Holy Scripture
Proverbs 25:10
A church father on this verse
“Solomon frequently mentions "friend" and "friendship." Therefore, it is fitting now to look into what he means by friendship. He says [in effect] that grace and friendship liberate. Also, the Savior in the gospels says to the Jews who had believed in him, "If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples and you…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
10Lest thy friend continue to reproach thee, So thy quarrel and enmity shall not depart, But shall be to thee like death. a Favor and friendship set a man free, Which do thou keep for thyself, lest thou be made liable to reproach; But take heed to thy ways peaceably.
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8Get not suddenly into a quarrel, Lest thou repent at last.
9Whenever thy friend shall reproach thee, Retreat backward, despise him not;
— Proverbs 25:10 —
11As a golden apple in a necklace of sardius, So is it to speak a wise word.
12In an earring of gold a precious sardius is also set; So is a wise word to an obedient ear.