Holy Scripture
Proverbs 23:11
A church father on this verse
“Receive into thy ears the teaching of the great Solomon: God hates the poor man to be a pleader on high. [Prov. 23:11] Therefore submit thyself, and give honour to Him that is powerful; for the soft speech-thou knowest the proverb-melts. [Prov. 15:1] One is conquered by service, even although there be an ancient anger.”
Source: Septuagint
Original
11For the Lord is their redeemer; He is mighty, and will plead their cause with thee.
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In context
9Say nothing in the ears of a fool, Lest at any time he sneer at thy wise words.
10Remove not the ancient landmarks; And enter not upon the possession of the fatherless:
— Proverbs 23:11 —
12Apply thy heart to instruction, And prepare thine ears for words of discretion.
13Refrain not from chastening a child; For if thou beat him with the rod, he shall not die.