Holy Scripture

Proverbs 18:3

A church father on this verse
“As to [the Arians'] blasphemous position that "the Son knows not the Father perfectly," we ought not to wonder at it; for having once set themselves to fight against Christ, they contradict even his express words, since he says, "As the Father knows me, even so I know the Father." Now if the Father knows the Son but i…”
Athanasius of Alexandria, 4th c. — The Deposition of Arius 4-5

Source: Septuagint

Original

3When an ungodly man comes into a depth of evils, he despises them; But dishonor and reproach come upon him.

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1A man who wishes to separate from friends seeks excuses; But at all times he will be liable to reproach.

2A senseless man feels no need of wisdom, For he is rather led by folly.

— Proverbs 18:3 —

4A word in the heart of a man is a deep water, And a river and fountain of life spring forth.

5It is not good to accept the person of the ungodly, Nor is it holy to pervert justice in judgment.

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