Holy Scripture
Proverbs 27:14
A church father on this verse
“He who blesses his neighbor with a loud voice, etc. He who blesses his neighbor with a loud voice extols him with the favor of excessive praise; either by favoring his evil deeds against justice, or by praising his good deeds more than is just. But he is likened to one who curses, because he greatly harms him, to whom…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
14Whosoever shall bless a friend in the morning with a loud voice, Shall seem to differ nothing from one who curses him.
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In context
12A wise man, when evils are approaching, hides himself; But fools pass on, and will be punished.
13Take away the man’s garment (for a scorner has passed by), Whoever lays waste another’s goods.
— Proverbs 27:14 —
15On a stormy day drops of rain drive a man out of his house; So also does a railing woman drive a man out of his own house.
16The north wind is sharp, But it is called by name propitious.