Holy Scripture
Proverbs 27:15
A church father on this verse
“Just as no house ever falls to the ground by a sudden collapse, but only when there is some flaw of long standing in the foundation, or when by long continued neglect of its inmates, what was at first only a little drip finds its way through, and so the protecting walls are by degrees ruined, and in consequence of lon…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
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.
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In context
13Take away the man’s garment (for a scorner has passed by), Whoever lays waste another’s goods.
14Whosoever shall bless a friend in the morning with a loud voice, Shall seem to differ nothing from one who curses him.
— Proverbs 27:15 —
16The north wind is sharp, But it is called by name propitious.
17Iron sharpens iron; And a man sharpens his friend’s countenance.