Holy Scripture
Proverbs 28:4
A church father on this verse
“The Stoics laid down their doctrine on the basis that the goal is to live according to nature, using the word nature improperly rather than "God," since nature applies to plants, crops, trees and stones. At any rate, there is the clear statement, "Scoundrels think nothing of the law, but those who love the law set it…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
4So they that forsake the law praise ungodliness; But they that love the law fortify themselves with a wall.
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2By reason of the sins of ungodly men quarrels arise; But a wise man will quell them.
3A bold man oppresses the poor by ungodly deeds. As an impetuous and unprofitable rain,
— Proverbs 28:4 —
5Evil men will not understand judgment: But they that seek the Lord will understand everything.
6A poor man walking in truth is better than a rich liar.