Holy Scripture

Proverbs 18:15

Source: Septuagint

Original

15The heart of the sensible man purchases discretion; And the ears of the wise seek understanding.

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13Whoso answers a word before he hears a cause, It is folly and reproach to him.

14A wise servant calms a man’s anger; But who can endure a faint-hearted man?

— Proverbs 18:15 —

16A man’s gift enlarges him, And seats him among princes.

17A righteous man accuses himself at the beginning of his speech, But when he has entered upon the attack, the adversary is reproved.

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