Holy Scripture

Proverbs 27:1

A church father on this verse
“Let us not then be procrastinating till to-morrow. For we "know not what the next day may bring forth;" nor let us say, "we shall conquer this habit by little and little;" since this little and little will never come to an end. Wherefore, dismissing that excuse, we should say, "If we do not reform the practice of swea…”
John Chrysostom, 5th c. — HOMILIES CONCERNING THE STATUES 20:22

Source: Septuagint

Original

1Boast not of tomorrow; For thou knowest not what the next day shall bring forth.

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In context

— Proverbs 27:1 —

2Let thy neighbor, and not thine own mouth, praise thee; A stranger, and not thine own lips.

3A stone is heavy, and sand cumbersome; But a fool’s wrath is heavier than both.

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