Holy Scripture
Proverbs 21:23
A church father on this verse
“Pambo said to Antony, 'What shall I do?' Antony said, 'Do not trust in your own righteousness. Do not go on sorrowing over a deed that is past. Keep your tongue and your belly under control.'”
Source: Septuagint
Original
23He that keeps his mouth and his tongue Keeps his soul from trouble.
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21The way of righteousness and mercy will find life and glory.
22A wise man assaults strong cities, And demolishes the fortress in which the ungodly trusted.
— Proverbs 21:23 —
24A bold and self-willed and insolent man is called a pest: And he that remembers injuries is a transgressor.
25Desires kill the sluggard; For his hands do not choose to do anything.