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Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:17…h a b h fragments on the proverbs of solomon h b proverbs of solomon the son of david he is also called the savior and son of david this peaceable savior of ours who came… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:79…it is not written solomon but the words he says of ecclesiastes the son of david king of israel in jerusalem and while he writes that he is the son of david similarly to the first… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:347…himself named it so saying in the beginning the words of ecclesiastes the son of david king of israel in jerusalem vanity of vanities said ecclesiastes salomon was called by various names wise because he participated… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:389…the wisdom of egypt thus necessary is the addition of the name the proverbs of solomon the son of david the father is added that thou mightest know that solomon was wise being from a wise… Olympiodorus of Alexandria fl. 6th century (c. 500-570)PG 93:479…in us h chapter one h vers d the words of ecclesiastes the son of david king of israel in jerusalem vanity of vanities all is vanity words all these words of the wise ecclesiastes teaching… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:399B…e unprepared, were excluded from the joy of the bridal chamber (Matt. XXV, 10 sqq.). 7. After this, let us see what it is to receive the subtleties of speech (Prov. I, 3). For the true word, proceeding from a… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:403C…and justice, and sanctification, and redemption" (1 Cor. 1, 30). There is added also to the knowledge of true justice, that one’s judgment be rightly directed (Prov. 1, 3). For it is impossible that he who has… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:75…lf rationally through the things he has learned, and balances his life more moderately, for this reason he says: But the intelligent will acquire governance [Prov. 1, 5]. Since he knows that in divine wor… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1767D…n said in order to show what it is to "know the words of prudence." 7. Now let us see what this also is which is said, "To understand the subtlety of speech" (Prov. I, 5, juxta LXX).… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1777A…beatitude are set in motion by those things which have been promised to the just and the faithful. For having heard these things, "the wise man will be wiser" (Prov. I, 5). It is a great thing that is promi… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1777A…t truly stirs up a desire for every good, it is certain that it makes those who are wise, wiser. 15. "The intelligent man, however, shall acquire government" (Prov. I, 5). Every man who wishes to take up the d… Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 45:1181C…aid by Scripture to refer to the governing part of man: “Create a clean heart in me, O God” (Ps. 1, 12); and, “The discerning man will acquire governance” (Prov. 1, 5); and, “No one knows the things of a ma… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:75A…are called "the sayings of the wise," he writes: You shall also understand the parable and the obscure speech, and the sayings of the wise, and the riddles [Prov. 1, 6]. By each of these, he makes the ration… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 21:851…shall possess helms and shall understand the parable and the dark saying the words of the wise and their enigmas since the promises of this work are of such a kind then too anyone who would… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:311…the man of understanding will understand a parable and a dark saying the words of the wise and their riddles c the only begotten and own wisdom of god is the creator and maker of all… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:225A…Out of the eater came forth meat, and out of the strong came forth sweetness (Jud. 14. 14); and Solomon: He shall understand a parable, and a dark speech (Prov. 1. 6). A parable is also called a likeness:… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 81:807…according to the wise solomon understands a parable and a dark speech the words of the wise and their riddles but it discerns each of these when it is in a healthy state and free from… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 84:1251A…11. IV, 662. (Med. add. ad d.) 147, 18. IV, 419. 148, 2. I, 5. 148, 4. I, 718. 148, 5. IV, 403. De angelis, qui tamen proxime non praecedunt. 148, 6. I, 1461. Prov. 1, 6. II, 670. 1, 7. IV, 1000. Ubi add. ad a… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:1223…adversity vers he will understand a parable and an obscure saying and the words of the wise and their riddles and he will know various kinds of discourse the parable which by means of a known… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 90:149B…herefore hath my soul searched them out (Ps. cxviii, 129). And why does the proverbial saying command us to search out parables and riddles and dark sayings? (Prov. i, 6). And why does the Lord, speaking in pa… Symeon Metaphrastes fl. c. 960, d. c. 1000PG 114:1101A…, and most ingenious in hitting upon the intent of the speaker (this is indeed that saying of Solomon: "To understand the words of the wise and their riddles" [Prov. 1:6]), but also in interpreting and illumin… Irenaeus of Lyon c. 130–c. 202PG 7:963…was unworthy to come into the presence and discourse of god the fear of the lord is the beginning b of wisdom but the understanding of his transgression brought forth repentance and to those who repent… Clement of Alexandria c. 150 – c. 215PG 8:341…avenged on such a people he weaves in fear everywhere because the fear of the lord is the beginning of perception and again through hosea shall i not visit them he says because they were mixing… Clement of Alexandria c. 150 – c. 215PG 9:1009…what moreover of the fact that by the testimony of solomon the fear of the lord is the beginning of wisdom if therefore the law brings fear the knowledge of it is also the beginning of… Clement of Alexandria c. 150 – c. 215PG 9:1569…unto the third and fourth generation how they explicate this saying the fear of the lord is the beginning of wisdom they are refuted bassarian orgies of bacchus the divination of baltis the cyrenian baubo earth… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:305…fear god that is they teach the fear of god because the fear of the lord is the beginning of wisdom d thus finally i think it is more fittingly adjusted that which is written in… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:1483…does this here as well for just as there having said the fear of the lord is the beginning of wisdom he added and good understanding to all who perform it demanding a conduct corresponding to… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:1569…those who fear the lord is the wisdom of god for the fear of the lord is the beginning of wisdom verse he has declared the power of his works to his people etc he calls… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:1105…the spirit of bondage the beginning therefore of serving god because the fear of the lord is the beginning of wisdom eccli i is fulfilled through the spirit of fear when one is still called a… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 17:165…are said to snatch it away then you will understand how the fear of the lord is the beginning of wisdom and how it becomes the provider of the knowledge of god whenever you become a… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:143…the life before the advent of the savior was foolish if the fear of the lord is the beginning of wisdom then not to fear god and to despise him is the opposite of wisdom all… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:145…the fear of the lord is clear from what is said the fear of the lord is the beginning of wisdom those indicated therefore shall fear there with fear that is at that time but whom… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:677…let all the ends of the earth fear him for since the fear of the lord is the beginning of wisdom c they necessarily pray that fear as an introduction to piety may be produced in… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 24:375…they were afraid having arrived at the beginning of wisdom for the fear of the lord is the beginning of wisdom vers the ends of the earth have drawn near and come together judging each one… Caesarius of Nazianzus c. 330-368/369PG 38:855…it is more to be feared than to be silent for the fear of the lord is the beginning of wisdom a says david the singer of divine things for it is good to be silent… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 30:875A…some subsistent matter, as the foundation in houses, the keel in ships, and according to what has been said: ⟦The beginning of wisdom is the fear of the Lord (Prov. 1, 7)⟧. For religion, ever with fear, is set… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:919A…instruction through fear is more useful, according to the exhortation of the most wise Solomon, saying: "The beginning of wisdom is the fear of the Lord" (Prov. I, 7). But for you, as ones who have already… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1765…ointment in a dirty and foul smelling vessel therefore he says the fear of the lord is the beginning of wisdom but the fear of the lord is the purification of the soul according to what… Gregory of Nazianzus c. 329–390PG 35:1087…guide to contemplation and contemplation as a seal upon life for the fear of the lord is the beginning of wisdom as a kind of first swaddling band and wisdom having surpassed fear and raised us… Gregory of Nazianzus c. 329–390PG 35:1245C…hich consists in the fear of God (For it is written: "The beginning of wisdom is the fear of the Lord; and the end of the discourse, hear the whole; fear God" [Prov. 1:7; Eccle. 12:13]. These are the words of… Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 46:57…and phinehas appeased god by his anger and we learned that the fear of the lord is the beginning of wisdom and we heard from paul that the end of sorrow according to god is salvation… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:289…is holy it requires holy lips for hymnody holy and pure the fear of the lord is the beginning of wisdom a good understanding to all who practice it what is beginning a fountain a root… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:697B…calling them Holy Letters. Hear again how through Solomon the Holy Spirit called you impious, saying: But the impious will despise wisdom and instruction (Prov. i, 7). §9. Hearing these things, repent and… Nilus of Sinai d. c. 430PG 79:447…leads to sensitivity and guides toward repentance wherefore it is written the fear of the lord is the beginning of understanding cxxxvii to irenaeus the presbyter the most wise solomon says in a riddle that every… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 84:1257…addition of "well," which is not usual regarding divine books. 10, 21. V, 617. 13, 5. I, 163. Ecclesiasticus 1, 16 (or 14). IV, 1000, where it is for Proverbs 1, 7. 2, 10. II, 1072. He prefaces: "another prophet." 10, 9. II… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:2349…they were afraid having entered into the beginning of wisdom for the fear of the lord is the beginning of wisdom c and the proclamation and the fear of the knowledge of god proceeded even to… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:2707…taken up the fear of god which comes from wisdom for the fear of the lord is the beginning of wisdom they will understand that it is not without the hand of god that such grace… Olympiodorus of Alexandria fl. 6th century (c. 500-570)PG 93:471…to wise utterances vers initium sapienti timor domini furthermore just as the fear of the lord is the beginning of wisdom so piety toward god is the beginning of sense that is of judgment according to… Cosmas Indicopleustes fl. c. 535–550PG 88:1659C…t the perfect, as we have said before, unless one first possesses the introductory fear. For Scripture says: "The beginning of wisdom is the fear of the Lord" (Prov. I, 7); and again it says: "The beginning and… Gregory of Agrigentum c. 559 - c. 630 (traditionalPG 98:1023…prepares him to walk in wisdom since as the prophet says the fear of the lord is the beginning of wisdom to the aid which flows from wisdom itself saying wisdom will help the wise man… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:599…divine virtues and opening up the practical door of knowledge says the fear of the lord is the beginning of wisdom and good understanding is for all who practice it if the fear of the lord… Andrew of Crete c. 660–740PG 97:1255C…ty exists with the fear of God, which drives out iniquity, just as Jeremiah and Solomon also say. For truly, "The beginning of wisdom is the fear of the Lord" (Prov. I, 7). This makes the Publican a herald… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1087…them fear the lord all you his saints b psal cx the fear of the lord is the beginning of wisdom psal cxi blessed is the man who fears the lord psal cxviii pierce my flesh… Philip the Solitary fl. c. 1095PG 127:715…fear as the first rudiments is more useful according to that the fear of the lord is the beginning of wisdom prov ix but those who like infants no longer need milk but can use the… Nicetas of Serres fl. c. 1090PG 127:1225…of a ship so also according to the opinion of david the fear of the lord is the beginning of wisdom ps cx for piety and religious fear in order to perfect all the measures of… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 128:1095…tongues that are to praise it should themselves be holy ver the fear of the lord is the beginning of wisdom for such fear is the fountain and root of wisdom for where there is fear… Nicephorus Blemmydes 1197–c. 1272PG 142:1573…to those who do not believe a punishment and a chastisement the fear of the lord is the beginning of wisdom he says that elementary fear is the foundation of true wisdom which is the observance… Theophanes of Nicaea d. c. 1381PG 150:353…we are instructed by ancient aphorisms and taught by examples but the fear of the lord is the beginning of love and the delight of mercy what is more akin to fear than to fear yet… OrigenesPG 16:3243B…t." The Demiurge [arose] from fear; this is what the Scripture means, he says, when it says: "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom" [Ps. cx, 10; Prov. i, 7]. For this is the beginning of the pass… Basilius Caesariensis MagnusPG 29:15A…nt within it, as a foundation in a house, or a keel in a ship; according to which interpretation it is said: "The beginning of wisdom is the fear of the Lord" (Prov. i, 7). For piety is as a base and foundation… Basilius Caesariensis MagnusPG 29:337…all those who inhabit the world be moved by him since the fear of the lord is the beginning of perception let them who mind earthly things be disciplined through fear for as fear is necessarily… Antonius Melissa fl. 11th centuryPG 136:783…love abides in god and god abides in him b basil the fear of the lord is the soul's purification according to the prayer of the prophet who says the fear of the lord overcomes all… Antonius Melissa fl. 11th centuryPG 136:933…conquer him c i know one wisdom to fear god for the fear of the lord is the beginning of wisdom and elsewhere hear the conclusion of the whole matter fear god and keep his commandments… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:289C…one fear his father and his mother. » Deut. v, 16. — « Honor your father and your mother, as the Lord your God commanded you, that it may be well with you. » Prov. i, 8. — « My son, guard the law of your fath… Nicephorus I of Constantinople c. 758–828PG 100:389B…rdinance of a mother or the law of a father?” As it is spoken by Solomon: “Hear, my son, the words of thy father, and do not put away the laws of thy mother” [Prov. 1, 8]; demonstrating that the Father, that i… Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 44:817C…pure gold of the knowledge of God; concerning which the proverb says: Thou shalt receive a crown of graces for thy head, and golden chains for thy neck. (Prov. I, 9). Such, then, is the counsel concernin… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:411D…good will: "For, O Lord, as with a shield of good will you have crowned us" (Ps. 5:13); and of graces: "For you shall receive a crown of graces for your head" (Prov. 1:9). Do you see how variously woven and ho… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:559A…Likewise Solomon also says: The impious simulate piety. And again he says: My son, let not impious men seduce you, neither walk in the way with them (Prov. I, 10, 15). But Isaiah the prophet, or rather… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:723…Prov. 1, 10, 15, 16. — Let not impious men sedu… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:353A…il.” “My son, do not let ungodly men lead you astray, and do not walk in the way with them. Turn your foot away from their paths. For their feet run to evil.” Prov. i, 10. — “My son, do not let the impious enti… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:365A…ve received good things from the hand of the Lord, shall we not endure the evil? » Prov. XVII, 4. — « A wicked man will obey the tongues of the lawless. » Prov. I, 10 seqq. — « My son, let not wicked couns… OrigenesPG 16:2737…daughters of famous nations into the lowest part of the earth with those that go down into the pit c is thy beauty more excellent than others go down and sleep with the uncircumcised in the… Gregory III Mammas, Patriarch of Constantinople c. 1400-1459PG 160:113C…ghts worthy of God. Therefore, that which— 1 Matt. vii, 7; Matt. vii, 8. 2 Ps. xxx, 24. 3 (Not expressly cited in the margin, but referred to in the text). 4 Prov. i, 13 (v. 28); Sap. vi, 13.… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:701A…heresy, in the meantime from those now prevalent among us, the Iconoclasts, the Paulicians, and the Manichaeans; and if any of them say to us, "Come with us" (Prov. 1:15), let us turn aside our foot and step a… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 89:639…solomon also admonishes saying my son let not ungodly men deceive thee for their feet run to evil and they make haste to shed blood and covet not the reproaches of evil men neither desire their… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:709…feet as when wisdom says turn away from them and pass by for their feet run to evil and concerning the hands as when the prophet says in prayer b deliver me o lord from the… Nilus of Sinai d. c. 430PG 79:945D…es that enchant toward pleasure by their softness and smoothness; let the bountiful hand be stretched out for distribution; and the feet, according to Solomon (Prov. i, 16), which are swift to do evil, run...… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:1229…walk in the way with them remove your foot from their paths for their feet run to evil and are swift to shed blood for not unjustly is the net spread for the winged birds for… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:353…in the way with them turn your foot away from their paths for their feet run to evil prov i my son do not let the impious entice you go not with them turn your foot… George the Monk d. c. 914PG 110:207…crooked and not unjustly are the nets spread for the winged ones for their feet run to evil and are swift to shed blood wherefore the apostle says do you not know that the kindness of… Nicetas of Serres fl. c. 1090PG 127:1289A…ection of the feet, it consists in this: that we have nothing in common with those of whom Solomon says: Their feet run to evil, and are swift to shed blood (Prov. I, 16); but rather, we may win the fellowship… OrigenesPG 16:1283…the midst of us my son walk not in the way restrain for their feet run to evil and they shall hasten to shed blood of all who covet the covetousness of gain the soul of… Irenaeus of Lyon c. 130–c. 202PG 7:1177…l men, is sung at the exit, and performs her work confidently in the plazas, is preached on the highest walls, and speaks constantly at the gates of the city" (Prov. I, 20, 21). For everywhere the Church proclai… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 47:49D…from voluntary eagerness, especially the Phrygians, for the enjoyment of the wisdom of his mouth, according to what is said: "Wisdom is praised in the exits" (Prov. 1:20); that is, in those who speak; "and she… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 52:831…rrassed by the divine oracles. For Wisdom is celebrated at the crossroads, she acts with confidence in the streets, she is preached at the summit of the walls (Prov. 1:20-21). But when you see the wisdom and power… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:545…for them also to hymn in the squares; For wisdom is hymned in the exits, and in the squares she acts with boldness, and is preached on the top of the walls (Prov 1.20). Let us purify the air, which lascivio… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:819A…18. — If any one seems to be wise among you in this age, let him become a fool, that he may become wise. For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. Prov. I, 20. — Wisdom cries out in the streets, and… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:357B…ly, and the soul, even against its will, reflects the images of their dementia. TITLE XVIII. — Concerning wisdom, and erudition, and discernment. Prov. 1, 20, 21. — « Wisdom is celebrated in the ex… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1763…wisdom when it says wisdom uttereth her voice in the broad places she crieth in the chief place of concourse at the entering in of the gates in the city she uttereth her words in these… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 47:49D…mouth, according to what is said: "Wisdom is praised in the exits" (Prov. 1:20); that is, in those who speak; "and she speaks with confidence in the streets" (Prov. 1:21 LXX); that is, in hearts that have been… Pachomius of Tabenna c. 292-348PG 40:945A…g the sacred Bibles , used the words odientis (of one hating) in Exod. XXIII, 5; odientes (hating ones) in II Reg. XIX, 6; odibunt (they will hate) in Prov. I, 22; odiet (he will hate) in Luc. XVI, 3:… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:1001A…those who remember injuries lead to death. Prov. xxi, 24. — He who remembers injuries is a lawless man. Prov. xiv, 15. — The simple man believes every word. Prov. i, 22. — As long as the simple hold fast to r… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1215A…lined." "The undisciplined are intemperate of tongue." Prov. XXVII, 3 — "A stone is heavy, and sand is a burden; but the anger of a fool is heavier than both." Prov. I, 22 — "Fools desiring arrogance, having bec… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:229B…hemselves? For it is written: “Are not my words like fire, or like an axe that cuts stone?” (Jer. xxiii, 29); and in the Proverbs: “I will teach you my words” (Prov. i, 23). But these are precepts and commandmen… OrigenesPG 16:1283…love childhood and the foolish shall love knowledge turn to my reproof i will pour out my spirit unto you i stretched out my hand and you spurned you did not wish in your destruction i… Irenaeus of Lyon c. 130–c. 202PG 7:1249C…t with the context if it existed in the manuscript codex. For it is most common among sacred writers. The learned Bentley himself cited examples: 1 Pet. 1, 19; Prov. 1, 24; Jerem. 6, 19; Acts 8, 6; 17, 14; Hebr.… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:75A…it the word of wisdom and the word of knowledge, and to become a participant in that Wisdom which was saying: I was extending my words, and you did not heed [Prov. 1, 24]. And rightly did He say that He extend… Andronicus I Comnenus c. 1118–1185PG 133:817…holy spirit a this is what the wisdom of solomon also foretold because i have called and ye refused ye have despised all my counsel and would none of my reproof i also will laugh at… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:881…the day of judgment. For thus Wisdom says to the people: And I stretched out my words, and you did not listen: therefore I also will laugh in your destruction (Prov. 1:25, 26). For as a householder does not hav… Andronicus I Comnenus c. 1118–1185PG 133:817…also foretold because i have called and ye refused ye have despised all my counsel and would none of my reproof i also will laugh at your calamity and i will mock when that which ye… Clement of Rome d. c. 100PG 1:325B…Proverbs, and from the beginning of the book De singularitate clericorum in the works of Saint Cyprian. They seem to have crept in from the preceding verse (Prov. 1:26), having been wrongly repeated, or… Andronicus I Comnenus c. 1118–1185PG 133:817…ye have despised all my counsel and would none of my reproof i also will laugh at your calamity and i will mock when that which ye feared cometh upon you thus god has various ways… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:797B…ek, and you shall find' (Matt. 7:7)? You have read the Scripture, but you have not known the one who says: 'The wicked shall seek me, and they shall not find' (Prov. 1:28). That you might learn that the charact… Clement of Rome d. c. 100PG 1:325…shall seek me and shall not find me for they hated wisdom and did not choose the fear of the lord nor did they wish to give heed to my counsels they mocked my reproofs therefore… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 24:963B…led them ⟦Ps. CVI, 20⟧. And Solomon says: The wicked shall seek me, and shall not find; for they hated wisdom, and the word of the Lord they did not choose ⟦Prov. I, 29⟧. Isaiah also: From Sion there shall g… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1553…wicked men will seek me and will not find me because they did not choose the fear of the lord therefore they shall eat the fruits of their own way and again do not act ungodly… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:383…did we show mercy to our neighbor for we who hated wisdom and did not choose the fear of the lord nor wished to attend to the counsels of god reap the fruits of such seeds… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:281A…nce they would not heed my counsels, and mocked my reproofs; therefore they shall eat the fruits of their own way, and shall be filled with their own desires." Prov. I, 30, 31. — "Because they would not acquiesc… OrigenesPG 16:1311…ite. Psalm x, 3. of the ... Another, he rent asunder, he disparaged, he lacerated with reproaches and insults. Psalm lxxiv, 10, LXX, thou didst provoke, Prov. i, 30, Aq., Sym., Theod., provoke. () We h… Clement of Rome d. c. 100PG 1:377…weariness watches her despisers handed over to contempt they are now eating the fruit of their own way and are filled with their own counsels if any followers of ancient fraud still remain they will proceed… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:665…me i will turn my face away from you a they shall eat of the fruit of their own way they shall receive the reward from themselves and they shall eat the labors of their own… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 69:25A…vail over the destruction of those others, and will show the grief over them to be vain, saying almost: "Therefore they shall eat the fruits of their own way" (Prov. 1, 31). For although it was possible to be sa… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:209A…of widows.” Prov. xxiii, 10. — “Do not enter into the possession of orphans. For the Lord who delivers them is mighty, and he will plead their case with you.” Prov. i, 32. — “Because they did injury to infants,… Clement of Alexandria c. 150 – c. 215PG 9:1097…υάσει ἐπ' ἐλπίδι πεποιθώς — Wisdom says: 'But he who hears me shall dwell in hope, trusting.'" But certainly he accepted those from nowhere else than Proverbs i, 33, where they are represented in this manner: "Ὁ δὲ ἐμοῦ ἀκού… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:897C…hat which was published by Gesner in the following lines, idem aves pennigeras persequetur: which serves as a proverb for a futile endeavor. Another passage, Prov. I, 47, points to this: "A net is spread in va…