Holy Scripture
Sirach 3:17
A church father on this verse
“The activity of a soul that aspires to rest in quietness must be humble and gentle, which is appropriate for the follower of Christ the Way. It also should not be lazy or less than fully committed but should instead be committed to running the race to its end. It is, in fact, written, "Do your work thoroughly in a spi…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
17My son, go on with thy business in meekness; So shalt thou be beloved of him that is approved.
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15In the day of thine affliction it shall be remembered; Thy sins also shall melt away, as the ice in the fair warm weather.
16He that forsaketh his father is as a blasphemer; And he that angereth his mother is cursed of God.
— Sirach 3:17 —
18The greater thou art, the more humble thyself, And thou shalt find favor before the Lord.