Holy Scripture
Proverbs 29:9
A church father on this verse
“A wise man contending with a fool, etc. A wise teacher, if he contends with an unbelieving and obstinate man, whether he speaks of the torments of the reprobates or the joys of the good, labors in vain against the senseless; whether he advises the coverings of repentance, or speaks of the rewards of good work, he is n…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
9A wise man shall judge nations: But a worthless man being angry laughs and fears not.
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7A righteous man knows how to judge for the poor: But the ungodly understands not knowledge; And the poor man has not an understanding mind.
8Lawless men burn down a city: But wise men turn away wrath.
— Proverbs 29:9 —
10Bloody men hate a holy person, But the upright will seek his soul.
11A fool utters all his mind: But the wise reserves his in part.