Holy Scripture
Proverbs 18:17
A church father on this verse
“David also speaks in the Psalms and says, "I made my iniquity known and did not cover my sin. I said, 'I will proclaim my injustice against myself,' and you have forgiven the impiety of my heart." You see, therefore, that "to proclaim the sin" is to deserve the forgiveness of sin. For the devil, having been anticipate…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
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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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.
— Proverbs 18:17 —
18A silent man quells strifes, And determines between great powers.
19A brother helped by a brother is as a strong and high city; And is as strong as a well-founded palace.