Where the Fathers quote Proverbs 10

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Gregory of Nazianzus c. 329–390PG 36:303B…Son in order to honor the Father, He does not accept your honor. The Father is not glorified by the dishonoring of the Son. If a wise son gladdens his father (Prov. x, 1), how much more so will the honor of th… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:377C…body, then at last take upon himself the yoke of discipline, and may he not fall into the subterranean depths of Hades. TIT. V. De filio sapiente. Prov. X, 1. — "A wise son gladdens his father." P… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 77:595…divine Scripture will not lie in any way, saying: "Treasures will not profit the ungodly" (Prov. X, 2). But is this offense not grave? Come,… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1469…of its strength the craftiness of the enemies the preacher also says treasures of wickedness profit nothing but righteousness delivereth from death and a good name is rather to be chosen than great riches than silver… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:197A…that inner fast of the mind, however, let us beware, against which the prophet also prays, saying: The Lord will not kill the souls of the just with hunger (Prov. X, 3). And again: I have not seen the just… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:555C…lose heart, always looking to Him who said: I am with you (Matth. XXVIII, 20). II. Take heart, then, for the Lord will not hunger the souls of the just (Prov. X, 3). Concerning this famine, the Lord spea… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:675D…ul. Let us flee from the fast practiced secretly: concerning which the protesting prophet says: "The Lord will not slay the soul of the righteous with famine" (Prov. 10:3); and, "I have not seen the righteous f… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:137C…althy. Rather, with the devil; but you are being crowned with Paul. So do not fear famine; for the Lord will not kill with famine the souls of the righteous (Prov. 10:3). And another again says: Cast your ca… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1151D…eat the helpless of the earth." (Prov. xi, 3): "For the impious, destruction becomes easy and pleasant." "Whithersoever the impious enters, he is destroyed." (Prov. x, 3): "The Lord will overturn the fruit of… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1383A…; from hearing," etc. Psal. cxvii, 15. — "The voice of exultation and salvation is in the tabernacles of the just." Psal. cxlv, 8. — "The Lord loves the just." Prov. x, 3. — "The Lord will not famish the soul o… Macarius of Egypt c. 300–391PG 34:1271…ulgate, Hosea xii, 1: "Ephraim feeds on the wind," but in the Greek it is, ho de Ephraim poneron pneuma. "Ephraim is a worst spirit." There is also Proverbs x, 4 in the Latin Vulgate, to which the Greek in no way correspo… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 52:743…diri posse videbaris, ad majorem usa es volatus celeritatem: et neque illa quæ viros generosos humiliat (siquidem Paupertas, inquit Scriptura, virum humiliat) (Prov. X, 4), dejicere te potuit, sed et sublimiore… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:135D…a great good. But it makes one humble, he says, and vile and abject. For this is our task; for it contributes much to us. Poverty, he says, makes a man humble (Prov. X, 4, in the Greek); and again Christ, "Bles… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:399D…harvest will come like a spring, and your want shall desert you like a swift runner." Prov. xxvii, 18. — "He who plants a fig tree shall eat of its fruit." Prov. x, 4. — "The hands of the strong make wealth… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:431D…shall cut off all flattering lips." Psal. c, 7. — "He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house; he that telleth lies shall not tarry in my sight." Prov. x, 4. — "He that getteth treasures by a lyin… Anthony the GreatPG 40:979C…s, be fulfilled: The lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice (Psal. CXL, 2). Likewise Solomon elsewhere: And that the hands of the strong are enriched (Prov. X, 4). And so, afterwards, that it might cle… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:371B…g situated within them. Such are these: "The intelligent son has escaped safely from the heat; but the iniquitous son is corrupted by the wind in the harvest" (Prov. 10. 5). And again: "Solicitously care for the… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:683…wisdom and every good thing ver the blessing of the lord is upon the head of the just but untempered grief shall cover the mouth of the impious b the head of the just is saved… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1727C…t, the author of Proverbs says: "The blessing of the Lord is on the head of the righteous; it makes him rich, and sorrow will not be added to it in his heart" (Prov. 10, 6). And the hospitable Job, in addition t… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1153A…(Prov. x, 6): "The mouth of the impious covers up u… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1413C…." Prov. xii, 7. "The house of the just has great strength." Prov. xv, 6. "The blessing of the Lord is upon the head of the just. Joy remains with the just." Prov. x, 6, 28. "The light of the just is for all… Clement of Rome d. c. 100PG 1:989…“Return, my soul, unto thy rest, for the Lord hath dealt bountifully with thee” (Ps. CXVI, 7); and in another place, “The memory of the just is with praises” (Prov. X, 7); and, “The souls of the just are in th… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 21:1013…greek phrasing h in the proverbs of solomon it is briefly written the memory of the just is with praises but the name of the wicked is extinguished and again it is said call no man… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:719C…s not proceed to the series of his teaching before he fulfills his own due, closing his discourse with praise. For if the memory of the just is with praises (Prov. 10:7), much more so the memory of God with b… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:749A…his encomia, so that we may be stirred up to the same zeal. On account of this, a certain wise man exhorts us, saying: "The memory of the just is with praises (Prov. 10. 7)": not that the departed are helped by… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:1103….. ἀφρόνων⟧, it nowhere occurs to us, nor does Scripture mention it anywhere else—which, indeed, would be evident from a Greek index, unless it be in Proverbs X, 7, ⟦Greek: στόμα δὲ ἀσεβῶν καλύπτει πένθος ἄφρων⟧, "but the m… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:951A…Luc. xxii, 19. — This is my body, which is given for you: do this in remembrance of me. II Tim. ii, 8. — Be mindful that Jesus Christ is risen from the dead. Prov. x, 7. — The memory of the just is with prais… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1415A…e Lord. Num. XXIII, 10. — Let my soul die in the tabernacles of the just. Ps. CXVI, 15. — Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints. Prov. X, 7. — The memory of the just is with prais… Antonius Melissa fl. 11th centuryPG 136:947…apostle be mindful of jesus christ raised from the dead prov x the memory of the just is with praise but the name of the wicked is extinguished eccli vii in all your works be mindful… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:937…that guards his mouth, preserves his own soul. Proverbs VI, 2.—A strong snare to a man is his own lips; he is caught by the words of his own mouth. Proverbs X, 8.—He who is incontinent of lips, by acting crookedly will be… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1343A…Lord, from wicked lips, and from a deceitful tongue.» Prov. vi, 2.—«A strong snare to a man is his own lips; but he is taken by the words of his own mouth.» Prov. x, 8.—«He who is incautious with his lips, d… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:11…eet, and a light unto my path.” Proverbs 6:23. — “The commandment of the law is a lamp, and light. To know the law is of a good understanding.” Proverbs 10:8. — “The wise in heart will receive commandments.” Proverbs… George the Monk d. c. 914PG 117:1135…in memory even if they are absent in body he who is wise in heart will receive commandments but he who is intemperate in his lips will be caught in his own snares the impious despise… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:113B…: 16). But what do those more irrational than drones say to these things? A blessed soul is entirely simple; and, "He who walks simply, walks confidently" (Prov. 10: 9). This is indeed the cause of all evils… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:107B…because he looked to nothing else but to harm his father, he was blinded in all other things. But not so David: For he that walks simply, walks confidently (Prov. X, 9); that is, he seeks nothing curiously,… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1217B…Psal. lxvii, 7. — God who makes men of one manner to dwell in a house. Psal. lxxxiii, 13. — He will not deprive of good things those who walk in innocence. Prov. x, 9. — He who walks simply, walks confident… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 126:209B…such men, it seems to me, Solomon has spoken, as indeed holds true: "He who walks uprightly, walks confidently; but he who perverts his ways, shall be known" (Prov. x, 9). What, then, did he do? He recognizes… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1567B…is a man who reproves, than one who is stiff-necked." Prov. xxiv, 25. — "Those who reprove shall appear better, and a good blessing shall come upon them." Prov. x, 10. — "He who reproves with boldness makes… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:377D…deceitful son, there shall be nothing good." Prov. XIV, 15. — "A foolish son brings grief to his mother. A lawless son becomes a scorching wind at harvest." Prov. X, 10. — "A father is not gladdened by an und… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1193C…me above the love of women. » Psal. xxxiii, 14. — « Seek peace, and pursue it. » Prov. xii, 20. — « Those who enter into counsels of peace, joy follows them. » Prov. x, 11, 12. — « Friendship covers all those wh… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:373A…hat seeks understanding; but the wicked recognize evil" (Ibid. v. 14). And, "Hatred stirs up strife; but all those who are not contentious, friendship covers" (Prov. 10:12). And, "He who neglects business is con… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:357B…res of the powerful; and she speaks confidently in the gates of the city. » Prov. XVI, 20. — « He who is prudent in business is an inventor of good things. » Prov. X, 13. — « He who brings forth wisdom from hi… Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 44:953B…f life from earth to heaven; and if the life that is through the flesh is hidden among us, according to the proverb which says, The wise conceal their sense (Prov. x, 14), let us expect the true life to be man… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1193D…reproves with boldness carries out peace. » Prov. xv, 18. — « A patient man will extinguish strifes; but the ungodly man will stir them up all the more. » Prov. x, 18. — « Just lips cover up enmity. » Prov.… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 17:1183A…nd Theophilus calls him a "seminary of loquacity." Hence, Nicetas also applies to him this saying of Solomon: "In much speaking there will not be wanting sin" [Prov. x, 19], so much so that I think Erasmus was n… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:1059D…re a honeycomb, and the sweetness of them is health to the soul." "There are those who, when they speak, wound like a sword, but the tongues of the wise heal" (Prov. 10:19; 16:24; 12:18). It is good, indeed, to… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 49:237A…hat is ours, and before all other things let us bridle the rush of the tongue, and not speak at all times. For, from much speaking thou shalt not escape sin (Prov. 10: 19). Therefore, if you have something usef… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:435C…hing, also, to security, not to speak much: and therefore it says, In much speaking you will not escape sin; but being sparing of lips, you will be sensible (Prov. 10. 19). Do not turn aside your heart to words… Gregory of Agrigentum c. 559 - c. 630 (traditionalPG 98:1173D…xcessive curiosity turn your mind hither and thither, even in one book there are many books. Whence it is said: ‘Out of much speaking you will not escape sin’ (Prov. x, 19). For such books, therefore, there is n… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1339C…⟧ TIT. XIV.—Regarding those who guard their own tongue. Job xxvii, 4.—«My lips shall not speak iniquity, nor shall my soul meditate on unjust things.» Prov. x, 19.—«If you spare your lips, you will be w… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1343B…ltitude of wood the fire shall grow. An incautious mouth createth instability.» Prov. xii, 13.—«For the sin of his lips the sinner falleth into a snare.» Prov. x, 19; iv, 24.—«In the multitude of words tho… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:93B…d and experienced, and to be found blasphemous toward one's own Master. TITI. II. — Concerning reviling. "Those who utter revilings are most foolish." Prov. 10:19. — "The glory of a man is to turn away… Tarasius of Constantinople c. 730-806PG 98:1385C…ht to happen and is useful—falling into the shipwreck of verbosity, which it is impossible to escape entirely as a sin, as is the divine admonition of Solomon (Prov. 10:19). This represses my natural ability, st… Nicetas Choniates c. 1155–1217PG 139:1303…origen setting little store by the exhortation of solomon who speaks thus in the multitude of words there wanteth not sin did not notice that while he was searching through the entire scripture of the law… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:597A…nts might be purified sevenfold. And that the people of God are called silver, remember Wisdom which says: "The tongue of the righteous is refined silver" (Prov. 10:20); and listen to the prophet Jeremiah sp… Eutychius of Constantinople c. 512-582PG 86:2275…is himself his own greatest praise for as the wise man says the tongue of the just is as refined silver and the lips of righteous men drop graces for a great splendor shines forth from… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1341A…Prov. x, 20.—«Silver refined, the tongue of the rig… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:521D…t which distills honey? "For the lips," it says, "of just men distill wisdom; and, Good words are a honeycomb; and their sweetness is the healing of the soul" (Prov. 10.21; 16.24). This, then, beloved, is the sw… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1295…and conscience are defiled.» LETTER Γ TIT. 1. — Of true Gnostics, and spiritual men; and how many and how great are the good things that follow them. Prov. x, 21. — «The lips of the righteous know high… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1361C…is acceptable with God." Prov. xxviii, 12. — "Because of the help of the just, there is great glory." Prov. iii, 33. — "The dwellings of the just are blessed." Prov. x, 22. — "The blessing of the Lord is upon th… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:759C…this, receive proof from the divine Scriptures themselves. For concerning him who laughs insolently, hear Wisdom saying: A fool will do evil in his laughter (Prov. X, 23); but concerning him who laughs prudent… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1725A…et your laughter be turned into mourning and your joy into dejection" (Jac. IV, 9). For in laughter a fool does evil; but wisdom begets manliness and prudence (Prov. X, 23). Let us, therefore, brethren, become p… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:75A…E IV. — Concerning flatterers, parasites, and buffoons; and that one must avoid them. Ps. LI, 6. — "God has scattered the bones of those who please men." Prov. x, 23. — "As if in jest, the fool works evil.… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:371B…ay judge himself, and may have every desire upright: "For every desire of the just is good" (Prov. 11. 23); and, "The concupiscence of the just is acceptable" (Prov. 10. 24). But as regards anger, he says, "Do no… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:723A…the way with them; but turn aside your foot from their paths: for their feet run into evil. Prov. 13, 13. — He who despises a matter shall be despised for it. Prov. 10, 26. — As a sour grape is harmful to the te… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1153B…o the Lord are the ways of the impious." "Because they oppressed the innocent, they shall be slain." (Ibid. 10): "The soul of the impious, no man shall pity." (Prov. x, 26): "As a sour grape is harmful to the te… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1087C…iv, 27.— The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, and makes one turn aside from the snare of death. Prov. viii, 13.— The fear of the Lord hates evil. Prov. x, 27.— The fear of the Lord will add days. T… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1413C…ad of the just. Joy remains with the just." Prov. x, 6, 28. "The light of the just is for all time." Prov. xiii, 9. "The just live for many years in wealth." Prov. x, 27. (Note: reading follows Greek text for… Gregory of Agrigentum c. 559 - c. 630 (traditionalPG 98:1103B…hem "grace," as they bring many and various benefits to their hearers. For so it is said in the book of Proverbs: "From the mouth of the just, graces distill" (Prov. X, 31). For he institutes a ratio betwee… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1383A…." Prov. ii, 22. — "Good will be the inhabitants of the earth: but the innocent shall be left in it." Prov. iii, 32. — "The dwellings of the just are blessed." Prov. x, 32. — "The lips of just men distill graces…