Holy Scripture
Proverbs 20:7
A church father on this verse
“The just man who walks in his simplicity, etc. This cannot always stand according to the letter. For even the blessed Samuel, a just and simple man, left unlike sons behind him; and Ahaz, an unjust and reprobate king, left a blessed son Hezekiah after him. But the sons of the just are those who follow the examples of…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
7He that walks blameless in justice, Shall leave his children blessed.
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5Counsel in a man’s heart is deep water; But a prudent man will draw it out.
6A man is valuable, and a merciful man precious: But it is hard to find a faithful man.
— Proverbs 20:7 —
8Whenever a righteous king sits on the throne, No evil thing can stand before his presence.
9Who will boast that he has a pure heart? Or who will boldly say that he is pure from sins? a The lamp of him that reviles father or mother shall be put out, And his eyeballs shall see darkness. b A portion hastily gotten at first Shall not be blessed in the end. c Say not, I will avenge myself on my enemy; But wait on the Lord, that he may help thee.