Holy Scripture
Proverbs 27:19
A church father on this verse
“This story was told: There were three friends, serious men, who became monks. One of them chose to make peace between men who were at odds, as it is written, 'Blessed are the peacemakers' (Matt. 5:9). The second chose to visit the sick. The third chose to go away to be quiet in solitude. Now the first, toiling among c…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
19As faces are not like other faces, So neither are the thoughts of men.
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17Iron sharpens iron; And a man sharpens his friend’s countenance.
18He that plants a fig tree shall eat the fruits of it: So he that waits on his own master shall be honored.
— Proverbs 27:19 —
20Hell and destruction are not filled; So also are the eyes of men insatiable. a He that fixes his eye is an abomination to the Lord; And the uninstructed do not restrain their tongue.
21Fire is the trial for silver and gold; And a man is tried by the mouth of them that praise him. a The heart of the transgressor seeks after mischiefs; But an upright heart seeks knowledge.