Where the Fathers quote Proverbs 11

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Maximus the ConfessorPG 90:628expounds v.31“ει ο μεν δικαιος μολις σωζεται ο ασεβης και αμαρτωλος που φανειται”Meaning of «The time has come for judgment to begin at the house of God» and «If the righteous one is scarcely saved?» Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1657…just choenix the proverbiast says a false balance is an abomination before the lord but a just weight is acceptable to him and again a large and a small weight and double measures are unclean before… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1583B…ust choenix shall be yours.» TITLE IV.—On unjust weights and measures. Psal. lxi, 10.—«Lying are the sons of men in the balances, to deceive,» etc. Prov. xi, 1.—«A deceitful balance is an abomination… George the Monk d. c. 914PG 117:1093…a a deceitful balance is an abomination before the lord but a just weight is acceptable to him living frugally is better than enjoying luxuries for luxuries are the cause of sorrows… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:169C…ys of darkness. Who rejoice in wicked deeds, and delight in the perversity of evil.” — Prov. ii, 13. “Where there enters insolence, there also is dishonor.” — Prov. xi, 2. “The wicked does evil when he mingles… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:373A…. — « Malus cum contumelia facit mala. » Prov. xv, 25. — « Contumeliosorum domos disturbat Dominus. » Prov. VI, 17. — « Oculi contumeliosi lingua injusta. » Prov. XI, 2. — « Quocunque introierit contumelia, i… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1151D…know not where they stumble." (Prov. xxx, 14): "A wicked generation: it has a sword for teeth, and jaw-teeth for grinders, to eat the helpless of the earth." (Prov. xi, 3): "For the impious, destruction becomes… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1777A…roverbs will provide a sense—in a way—to one who is younger or a novice: it will provide reflection when it says, "Riches will not profit in the day of wrath" (Prov. XI, 4); for through these words, it casts int… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 47:37B…ou in this city, flee into the other" (Matt. 10:23); and citing for themselves that saying of the Proverbs: "Possessions shall not profit in the day of wrath" (Prov. 11:4). Some reached Rome, others were saved… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1377C…melodies of song. Let them always be open to honest discourse. To hear, to speak, to do are not far apart. TIT. XIV. — Concerning justice and virtue. Prov. XI, 4. — "Justice delivers from death." Prov.… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1379A…tice and mercy shall find life and glory." Prov. XI, 30. — "From the fruit of justice grows the tree of life." "The beginning of justice gives power to words." Prov. XI, 4. — "Justice builds up blameless paths."… OrigenesPG 16:1347…and the perversity of transgressors shall devastate them affluence will not profit in the day of wrath but righteousness shall rescue from death and in his impiety the impious shall fall of the upright and in… OrigenesPG 16:1349…lead them and the tripping up of the lawless shall plunder them in the day of wrath but righteousness shall deliver from death in iniquity by their own destruction the lawless are caught another by imprudence… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:413…is said indecently that intellectual things are invisible, we shall use the example of the sentence of Solomon who says: "Thou shalt find also a divine sense" (Prov. 11:5). In which he shows that it is not by a… Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 44:1391…πρας ἐπιπροσθούσης (with leprosy obscuring). Leunclavius: "with no carnal leprosy casting a darkness." Ibid. C. Sensum (The meaning). He spoke of Proverbs 11:5, although it is slightly changed: τότε συνήσεις φόβον Κυρί… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1363A…Prov. xv, 7. — "The dwelling of the just is a great power." Prov. xxix, 6. — "The just shall be in joy and gladness." Prov. xi, 8. — "The just escapes from the hunt; for… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1413C…or verse 27/28 variation). "The just will be in joy and gladness." Prov. xxix, 6. "The just escapes from a snare, and the impious is delivered in his stead." Prov. xi, 8. "Do not fear, because I have redeemed… OrigenesPG 16:1301C…axle" properly means an axis. In this meaning is that word taken in Sirach, 5. The ancient interpreters use it otherwise, namely for a path or orbit or way, as Prov. 11, 9, which they render as every good orbit;… Andrew of Crete c. 660–740PG 97:1157…in, turn my speech to him; and I am fully persuaded that you also will unite and rejoice with me: “For when the righteous is praised, the people will rejoice” (Prov. xi. 10), as the most wise Solomon says. I deem… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1415A…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 praises. Prov. XI, 10. — In the praising of the just, many pe… AnonymousPG 105:865A…d; but the peoples will rejoice, conveying to their soul the profit from what they have heard. For "When the righteous are praised, many people shall rejoice" (Prov. xi, 10). And especially we, the people of Chri… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 15:921B…s ⟦Hebrew text omitted⟧ as ⟦Greek text omitted⟧, Eccles. VII, 10. From the Roman edition, ⟦Greek text omitted⟧, prudence. So also translate Aq., Symm., Theod., Prov. XI, 11. V. 31. We borrow the readings of the… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:1325…do not honor god spiritual joy comes to the soul vers through the blessing of the upright the city shall be lifted up for indeed by the good teaching of those who teach the word of… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1383A…the just shine like light; they go before and illuminate, until the day is perfect." Prov. xxiv, 16. — "The just shall fall seven times, and shall rise again." Prov. xi, 11. — "By the goods of the just cities are… OrigenesPG 16:1351…delivered and in the destruction of the impious there shall be rejoicing by the blessing of the upright the city shall be exalted it shall be subverted he despises a slanderer a secret but he who… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1243C…here shall be no one to wage war upon you.” Psal. IV, 10. — “You, O Lord, have settled me alone in hope.” Psal. CXLI, 10. — “I am alone, until I pass over.” Prov. XI, 12. — “A prudent man practices quiet.” Sa… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:103A…LITTERA M TIT. I. — De arcanis, et arcana enuntiantibus. Prov. XI, 13. — « Qui revelat arcanum, ambulat fraud… Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:73B…y, to hide and cover the truth: "It is good to hide the secret of a king" (Tob. XII, 7). "He who is of a faithful mind conceals what is entrusted by a friend" (Prov. XI, 13). Now, however, concerning ambiguous… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:1119A…(1 Cor. II, 15), and if he is able to investigate anything higher than these, let him have with himself: "For the faithful one conceals matters in the spirit" (Prov. XI, 18). Those, however, who ask of God for th… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1379A…Prov. XI, 18. — "He that sows justice, shall receive… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1153A…th of the impious covers up untimely grief." "The attrition of the impious is poverty." (Ibid. 25): "The impious is brought to naught by a passing whirlwind." (Prov. xi, 19): "The pursuits of the impious lead to… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1373A…ildren like a paternal curse. TIT. X. Of masters and heads of families; and that one must not be harsh, but gentle toward those with whom one lives. Prov. xi, 19. — "He who troubles his own house will… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:377C…ens his father." Prov. XVII, 21. — "A prudent son gladdens his mother." Prov. V, 5, 4. — "The wise son is saved from heat. A disciplined son shall be wise." Prov. XI, 19. — "A just son is born to life." "Let… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1219A…ave to justice, they shall not be put to shame.” Prov. xiv, 2. — “He who walks uprightly, fears the Lord.” “He who looks upon plain things shall obtain mercy.” Prov. xi, 20, 25. — “Acceptable to the Lord are all… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:213…“If they had walked in good ways, they would have found the paths of the just smooth.” Prov. xi, 20. “Paths of life turn away from evils.”… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:251A…accept any ransom for his hatred, nor will he be appeased by many gifts.» Prov. XI, 20. — «Be not frequent with a strange woma… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:281A…. Therefore, suddenly shall destruction come to him, because he takes pleasure in all things which God hates." "An abomination to the Lord are perverse ways." Prov. XI, 20. — "An abomination to the Lord are perv… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:335…shall pay an eternal penalty and just as it was said that the seed of the righteous shall be in blessing so the seed of the impious shall perish but the righteous shall inherit the land… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:691A…who seize what belongs to others, hear Him who speaks through the mouth of the saints: "He who lays his hands on things unjustly shall not remain unpunished" (Prov. 11:21); and again, "I the Lord hate robbery f… OrigenesPG 16:1355…h remaining fragments of the hexapla of proverbs chapter xi h and the seed of the righteous shall be delivered a golden ring a beautiful and foolish woman furor they who disperse others take away they… Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 46:1193…g"). Col. 390 A. Propositum studium. We have restored this place from Livineius, who also warns that the saying about gold in his nostrils is from Proverbs xi, 22, and concerning the pearls from Matthew vii, 6. Ibid. C.… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:887D…e glorious than the riches of sinners. Do not seek beauty, because it is written: As a golden ring in a swine's snout, so is a woman who is fair and foolish (Prov. 11. 22): because harlots please in appearance,… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:687…spirit but slothful in diligence stands in need of spiritual wealth vers as a jewel of gold in a swine's snout so is fair beauty in a foolish woman why did he take the example from… Nilus of Sinai d. c. 430PG 79:311B…CCXIII. — TO JULIA THE COUNTESS. The saying of Scripture truly fits you. "As a golden ring in a swine's nose," it says, "so is beauty to an ill-minded woman" (Prov. xi, 22). For who, provided he is in his right… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:1331…a firm recompense which indeed remains forever b vers as an earring of gold in a swine's snout so is a woman of ill thought beauty and just as a golden ornament hung from the nose… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1319C…ounding many she has cast them down, and numberless are those whom she has slain. Her house is the paths of Hades, which lead down into the chambers of death. Prov. xi, 22. — As a ring in a swine's nose, so is b… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:81B…upon by the Lord. » II Reg. xiv, 25. — « As Absalom, there was not a man in all Israel: from the sole of his foot even to the crown of his head, » etc. Prov. xi, 22. — « As a gold ring in a swine's snout,… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:371B…ith counsel, and your thoughts may be judgments, so that each one may 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 i… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 53:259C…s to anger, let us compress this heat by the singing of spiritual exhortations, showing how pernicious passions are. For, he says, the angry man is not honest (Prov. xi, 25); and again, He that is angry with his… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:271B…n. iii, 19), Why are earth and ashes proud (Ecclus. x, 9)? and, The impulse of anger is a ruin to him (Ecclus. i, 28); and, A man of wrath is not modest (Prov. xi, 25). For nothing is more shameful than a f… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:219B…either in history or in exhortations, when it is said: "The momentum of his wrath is his downfall" (Ecclus. I, 28); and, "An irascible man is not modest" (Prov. XI, 25), and such like; and again, "A tongue-t… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 69:927C…be swept away by the waves of anger. For it is written that “anger destroys even the prudent” (Prov. xv, 1). And again, “A man who is irritable is not comely” (Prov. xi, 25). For some passions do not fall into ma… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:955…Prov. XI, 25. — A blessed soul, [is] every one that… OrigenesPG 16:1043B…l suffix of the Hebrew text. DRACH.] V. 7. 'A., parerchomenoi etc. Eusebius has the readings of Aquila and Symmachus. Ibid. 'A., proimos etc. Eusebius. See Prov. XI, 25. V. 8. S., odeuousin etc. The same. I… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:267B…vous burden, imposing yourself upon their needs. Do not wait for a famine in order to open your granaries. For he who hoards grain is cursed by the people [Prov. XI, 26]. Do not wait for a famine for the sake… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:961B…d price, when we do not keep watch for the times of scarcity, and at such times distribute to those in need: "For he who hoards grain is cursed by the people" (Prov. 11:26). But why is it necessary to speak of e… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:343B…you grieve because all did not perish so that you might gather gold? Have you not heard what Solomon says: "He who withholds corn, is accursed of the people" (Prov. 11:26)? But you go about as the common enemy… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:669C…you pained that not all perished, in order that you might gather gold? Have you not heard what Solomon says: "He who withholds grain is cursed by the people" (Prov. 11:26)? But you go about as a common enemy of… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:223…the everlasting mountains and above the desire of the eternal hills they shall be upon the head of joseph and upon the crown of the brothers of whom he was leader through all these things he… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1469…be chosen than great riches than silver and gold a good grace he that withholdeth corn the people shall curse him and he that selleth grain is cursed among the people but blessing shall be upon… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1457A…him. Do not say: Go and return, and tomorrow I will give, when you are able to do good straightway. For you do not know what the coming day will bring forth.” Prov. xi, 26, 17. — “Blessing is upon the head of hi… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:95C…said to her, Give your son on the second day, and we will eat him; and she hid him. And when the king heard the words of the woman, he tore his garments.” Prov. xi, 26. — “He that withholds grain, the people… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:749C…just measure shall be yours. Isa. xxvi, 9. — Learn justice, you who inhabit the earth. Prov. xiv, 34. — Justice exalts a nation: but sins diminish tribes. Prov. xi, 27, 28. — A pure man is a precious possess… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1137A…, and wept; and he said to David: You are more righteous than I, for you have returned to me good, but I have returned to you evil." SACRA PARALLELA Prov. XI, 27. "He who does good, seeks good favor."… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1521B…lips shall be given to him." "They shall eat the fruits of their own way, and shall be filled with their own impiety. For testing shall destroy the impious." Prov. xi, 27. — "He who prepares good things seeks f… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:423A…their wheels winding, to make you far from the straight way, and an alien from righteous judgment. » Prov. xvii, 19. — « A lover of sin delights in strifes. » Prov. xi, 27. — « He who seeks evils, they shall ove… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 15:201C…reter, which, as we shall say below, happened very often. This interpreter is Symmachus, as the Coislinian manuscript teaches us, which has: S., thallos. Prov. XI, 28, Symmachus translates the same word th… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1469…but blessing shall be upon the head of him that distributeth and he that trusteth in his riches shall fall but they that take hold of the righteous shall flourish the lord also says concerning him… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1359D…he woman said to her husband: Behold, a man of God passes by us; let us make him an upper chamber, and put there for him a bed, and a table, and a lamp-stand." Prov. xi, 28. — "He who assists the just, this one s… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:325B…hope in God. Job XX. — "They shall be subject to shame who trust in cities and wealth." Psal. LI, 8. — "The just shall see and shall fear," and the rest. Prov. XI, 28. — "He that trusteth in his riches shal… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 17:159…h chap xi h v he that does not temper himself to his own house shall inherit the wind namely to his wife as to a weaker vessel to his children that they may not despond… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:367A…hat I might gain them that were without the law. To the weak I became weak, that I might gain the weak. I became all things to all men, that I might save all." Prov. XI, 29. — "He that is not adaptable in his own… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1379A…— "God loves those who pursue justice. In abundant justice there is great strength." Prov. XXI, 21. — "The way of justice and mercy shall find life and glory." Prov. XI, 30. — "From the fruit of justice grows the… OrigenesPG 16:1357…righteous things this man shall sprout he who troubles his own house the fruit of the righteous is a tree of life from the righteousness of a righteous man a tree of life grows b symmachus… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1175B…udgment, and He Himself shall judge the world in equity." Ps. ciii, 29. — "Thou shalt take away their spirit, and they shall fail, and return to their dust." Prov. xi, 31 (LXX). — "If the righteous is scarcely…