Holy Scripture
Proverbs 8:14
A church father on this verse
“Counsel is mine, equity, etc. Let not human presumption exalt itself, for the fullness of virtues rests in the wisdom of God alone, and from this human weakness receives whatever virtue it has.”
Source: Septuagint
Original
14Counsel and safety are mine: Prudence is mine, and strength is mine.
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12I wisdom have dwelt with counsel and knowledge, And I have called upon understanding.
13The fear of the Lord hates unrighteousness, And insolence, and pride, and the ways of wicked men; And I hate the perverse ways of bad men.
— Proverbs 8:14 —
15By me kings reign, And princes decree justice.
16By me nobles become great, And monarchs by me rule over the earth.