A citation from the library
Augustine of Hippo, on Matt 7:6
Augustine of Hippo · A.D. 354–430
Matt 7:6 · Douay-Rheims
“Give not that which is holy to dogs; neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest perhaps they trample them under their feet, and turning upon you, they tear you.”
On this verse:
“(ubi sup.) That which is despised is said to be trodden under foot: hence it is said, Lest perchance they tread them under foot.”
Imported from an open dataset — not yet checked against the printed edition.