“Saul chased David, who in fact carried out these words, "When they persecute you in this city, flee into another." He fled in order not to irritate his enemy with his presence and to become for him a reason to spill blood. In fact, David grasped the saying, "Do not incite the arm of a sinner," better than anyone. This…”
Eusebius of Caesarea, 4th c. — COMMENTARY ON THE PSALMS 2:56
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10Kindle not the coals of a sinner, lest thou be burnt with the flame of his fire.
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8Despise not the discourse of the wise, but acquaint thyself with their proverbs: for of them thou shalt learn instruction, and how to serve great men with ease.
9Miss not the discourse of the elders: for they also learned of their fathers, and of them thou shalt learn understanding, and to give answer as need requireth.
— Sirach 8:10 —
11Rise not up in anger at the presence of an injurious person, lest he lie in wait to entrap thee in thy words
12Lend not unto him that is mightier than thyself; for if thou lendest him, count it but lost.