Holy Scripture
Proverbs 30:5
A church father on this verse
“Every word of God is a fired shield for those who hope in him. This all of Christ's Church knows, and especially those who, with God dwelling in them, despise earthly wisdom, because every divine word kindles the hearts of the elect with the fire of charity, and enlightens with the knowledge of truth, and consumes the…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
5For all the words of God are tried in the fire, and he defends those that reverence him.
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In context
3God has taught me wisdom, and I know the knowledge of the holy.
4Who has gone up to heaven, and come down? who has gathered the winds in his * bosom? who has wrapped up the waters in a garment? who has dominion of all the ends of the earth? what is his name? or what is the name of his children?
— Proverbs 30:5 —
6Add not to his words, lest he reprove you, and you be made a liar.
7Two things I ask of you; take not favor from me before I die.