Holy Scripture
Proverbs 20:26
A church father on this verse
“A wise king scatters the wicked, etc. It was the custom of the ancients, when victory was achieved over an enemy, to erect arches for themselves in which they described the praises of their virtues, as we read in the work of Saul. Therefore, our Lord the King not only destroys the malice of the wicked, but also perpet…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
26A wise king utterly crushes the ungodly, And will bring a wheel upon them.
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In context
24A man’s goings are directed of the Lord: How then can a mortal understand his ways?
25It is a snare to a man hastily to consecrate some of his own property: For in that case repentance comes after vowing.
— Proverbs 20:26 —
27The spirit of man is a light of the Lord, Who searches the inmost parts of the belly.
28Mercy and truth are a guard to a king, And will surround his throne with righteousness.