Holy Scripture
Proverbs 18:14
A church father on this verse
“The spirit of a man sustains his weakness. And the man himself says, The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak (Matthew 26). It may also be understood of any holy man who supports the weakness of the flesh with the strength of the mind, lest he yields in temptations.”
Source: Septuagint
Original
14A wise servant calms a man’s anger; But who can endure a faint-hearted man?
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In context
12Before ruin a man’s heart is exalted, And before honor it is humble.
13Whoso answers a word before he hears a cause, It is folly and reproach to him.
— Proverbs 18:14 —
15The heart of the sensible man purchases discretion; And the ears of the wise seek understanding.
16A man’s gift enlarges him, And seats him among princes.