Holy Scripture

Proverbs 3:8

A church father on this verse
“Indeed, health will be in your navel, etc. Solid works of virtues are in the bones, and in the navel, which is in the middle part of the inner body, is designed to signify the still weak and imperfect action of good deeds. Therefore, if you fear God, and rely not on your own strength but on heavenly protection, and st…”
Bede, 8th c. — Commentary on Proverbs

Source: Septuagint

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8Then shall there be health to thy body, And good keeping to thy bones.

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6In all thy ways acquaint thyself with her, That she may rightly direct thy paths.

7Be not wise in thine own conceit; But fear God, and depart from all evil.

— Proverbs 3:8 —

9Honor the Lord with thy just labors, And give him the first of thy fruits of righteousness:

10That thy storehouses may be completely filled with corn, And that thy presses may burst forth with wine.

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