Holy Scripture
Proverbs 29:23
A church father on this verse
“Pride and arrogance have subverted many. Through pride Adam went forth from paradise, and dust became the serpent's meat. Through pride Cain killed his brother and became a trembler and a straggler on the earth. And Ham, because he was uplifted and mocked his father, became accursed and a servant of servants to his br…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
23Pride brings a man low, But the Lord upholds the humble minded with honor.
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21He that lives wantonly from a child, shall be a servant, And in the end shall grieve over himself.
22A furious man stirs up strife, And a passionate man digs up sin.
— Proverbs 29:23 —
24He that shares with a thief, hates his own soul: And if any having heard an oath uttered tell not of it,
25They fearing and reverencing men unreasonably have been overthrown, But he that trusts in the Lord shall rejoice. Ungodliness causes a man to stumble: But he that trusts in his master shall be safe.