Holy Scripture

Proverbs 23:10

A church father on this verse
“Do not touch the boundaries of the little ones, etc. He calls the Lord the near one of the little ones and orphans because, while in the flesh, he deigned to be a companion in faith more to the poor than the rich. Otherwise, the same Lord is of all, rich to all who call upon him. However, by the name of orphans and li…”
Bede, 8th c. — Commentary on Proverbs

Source: Septuagint

Original

10Remove not the ancient landmarks; And enter not upon the possession of the fatherless:

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8For he will vomit it up, and spoil thy fair words.

9Say nothing in the ears of a fool, Lest at any time he sneer at thy wise words.

— Proverbs 23:10 —

11For the Lord is their redeemer; He is mighty, and will plead their cause with thee.

12Apply thy heart to instruction, And prepare thine ears for words of discretion.

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