Holy Scripture
Proverbs 19:21
A church father on this verse
“What lies hidden in the designs of God I confess I do not know—I am only a man—but this I know with full certainty, that, whatever it is, it is more just, more wise, and more solidly based on incomparable perfection than all the judgments of people.”
Source: Septuagint
Original
21There are many thoughts in a man’s heart; But the counsel of the Lord abides forever.
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In context
19A malicious man shall be severely punished, And if he commit injury, he shall also lose his life.
20Hear, son, the instruction of thy father, That thou mayest be wise at thy latter end.
— Proverbs 19:21 —
22Mercy is a fruit to a man: And a poor man is better than a rich liar.
23The fear of the Lord is life to a man: And he shall lodge without fear in places where knowledge is not seen.