Holy Scripture
Psalms 31:9
A church father on this verse
“Nothing darkens the mind like unbridled wrath.”
Source: Septuagint
Original
9Be ye not as horse and mule, which have no understanding: But thou must constrain their jaws with bit and curb, Lest they should come nigh to thee.
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In context
7Thou art my refuge from the affliction that encompasses me; My joy, to deliver me from them that have compassed me. Pause.
8I will instruct thee and guide thee in this way wherein thou shalt go: I will fix mine eyes upon thee.
— Psalms 31:9 —
10Many are the scourges of the sinner: But him that hopes in the Lord mercy shall compass about.
11Be glad in the Lord, and exult, ye righteous: And glory, all ye that are upright in heart.