“We shall find that indeed true that is written by one of the wise men, The Spirit of the Lord hath filled the world, and the ear of hearing heareth all things. But to those who of utter folly, yea rather of blasphemy, suppose that ought they utter will escape the Divine Mind, the Godlike Psalmist says, Understand, ye…”
Cyril of Alexandria, 5th c. — Commentary on the Gospel of John, Book 4
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10For the ear of jealousy heareth all things: and the noise of murmurings is not hid.
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8Therefore he that speaketh unrighteous things cannot be hid: neither shall vengeance, when it punisheth, pass by him.
9For inquisition shall be made into the counsels of the ungodly: and the sound of his words shall come unto the Lord for the manifestation of his wicked deeds.
— Wisdom of Solomon 1:10 —
11Therefore beware of murmuring, which is unprofitable; and refrain your tongue from backbiting: for there is no word so secret, that shall go for nought: and the mouth that belieth slayeth the soul.
12Seek not death in the error of your life: and pull not upon yourselves destruction with the works of your hands.