Holy Scripture
Proverbs 19:5
A church father on this verse
“There are true martyrs and false ones, because there are true and false witnesses. But Scripture says, "The false witness shall not go unpunished." If the false witness will not escape punishment, neither will the true witness be denied a crown. And it was, indeed, easy to bear witness to the Lord Jesus Christ and the…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
5A false witness shall not be unpunished, And he that accuses unjustly shall not escape.
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3The folly of a man spoils his ways: And he blames God in his heart.
4Wealth acquires many friends; But the poor is deserted even of the friend he has.
— Proverbs 19:5 —
6Many court the favor of kings; But every bad man becomes a reproach to another man.
7Every one who hates his poor brother Shall also be far from friendship. Good understanding will draw near to them that know it, And a sensible man will find it. He that does much harm perfects mischief; And he that uses provoking words shall not escape.