Holy Scripture

Proverbs 3:23

A church father on this verse
“Before the Lord's coming, philosophy was an essential guide to righteousness for the Greeks. At the present time, it is a useful guide toward reverence for God. It is a kind of preliminary education for those who are trying to gather faith through demonstration. "Your foot will not stumble," says Scripture, if you att…”
Clement of Alexandria, 3th c. — The Stromata Book 1

Source: Septuagint

Original

23That thou mayest go confidently in peace in all thy ways, And that thy foot may not stumble.

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In context

21My son, let them not pass from thee, But keep my counsel and understanding:

22That thy soul may live, And that there may be grace round thy neck; a And it shall be health to thy flesh, And safety to thy bones:

— Proverbs 3:23 —

24For if thou rest, thou shalt be undismayed; And if thou sleep, thou shalt slumber sweetly.

25And thou shalt not be afraid of alarm coming upon thee, Neither of approaching attacks of ungodly men.

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