Holy Scripture
Proverbs 19:11
A church father on this verse
“Through the vice of impatience, doctrine itself, the nurse of virtues, is scattered. For it is written: "A man's learning is known through patience." Therefore, the less patient anyone is shown to be, the less learned he is shown to be. For one cannot truly impart good things by teaching if he does not know how to tol…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
11A merciful man is long-suffering; And his triumph overtakes transgressors.
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9A false witness shall not be unpunished; And whosoever shall kindle mischief shall perish by it.
10Delight does not suit a fool, Nor is it seemly if a servant should begin to rule with haughtiness.
— Proverbs 19:11 —
12The threatening of a king is like the roaring of a lion; But as dew on the grass, so is his favor.
13A foolish son is a disgrace to his father: Vows paid out of the hire of a harlot are not pure.