Holy Scripture
Proverbs 19:12
A church father on this verse
“"As the roaring of a lion, so is the anger of a king," etc. It speaks of God the King, who in judgment is both cheerful and gentle to the just, but will appear terrible to the unjust. "A foolish son is a father's grief." God, who is always impassible and placid in His nature, is nevertheless said to grieve in our mann…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
12The threatening of a king is like the roaring of a lion; But as dew on the grass, so is his favor.
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In context
10Delight does not suit a fool, Nor is it seemly if a servant should begin to rule with haughtiness.
11A merciful man is long-suffering; And his triumph overtakes transgressors.
— Proverbs 19:12 —
13A foolish son is a disgrace to his father: Vows paid out of the hire of a harlot are not pure.
14Fathers divide house and substance to their children: But a wife is suited to a man by the Lord.