The Church Fathers on this verse

Proverbs 14:7Meaning & Commentary from the Church Fathers

Go against a foolish man, and he knoweth not the lips of prudence.

Douay-Rheims

לֵ֣ךְ מִ֭נֶּגֶד לְאִ֣ישׁ כְּסִ֑יל וּבַל־יָ֝דַ֗עְתָּ שִׂפְתֵי־דָֽעַת׃

Hebrew (Masoretic text)

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Ireneus (Orda)

19th centuryCommentator

The righteousness of such principles espoused by the sage can be easily demonstrated through examples. A sage, whom he describes as a devout individual, manages everything admirably: his home is well-ordered, his speech is wise, his livestock are healthy, and he stands as a dependable witness in court. In contrast, one should not expect such qualities from a husband lacking wisdom.

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