Holy Scripture
Proverbs 19:22
A church father on this verse
“A needy man is merciful. He calls the needy humble, who continually remembers that he is in need of eternal goods. Such a one, so that he may obtain mercy from the Lord, never refuses to show mercy to his neighbor. About whom he subsequently adds:”
Source: Septuagint
Original
22Mercy is a fruit to a man: And a poor man is better than a rich liar.
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In context
20Hear, son, the instruction of thy father, That thou mayest be wise at thy latter end.
21There are many thoughts in a man’s heart; But the counsel of the Lord abides forever.
— Proverbs 19:22 —
23The fear of the Lord is life to a man: And he shall lodge without fear in places where knowledge is not seen.
24He that unjustly hides his hands in his bosom, Will not even bring them up to his mouth.