Where the Fathers quote Proverbs 12

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John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:335D…. It should be noted that because David rejected the counsel, he lost seventy thousand men. Prov. ix, 8 — "Do not rebuke the wicked, lest they hate you." Prov. xii, 1 — "Reproofs for the ungodly are welts f… Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:133B…motion, it is a great good to be able to bear up under reproaches and accusations, and not to become bestial. For, he says, "he who hates reproofs is foolish" (Prov. 12:1). He did not say "such or such reproofs… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1383A…e 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." Prov. xii, 3. — "The roots of the just shall not be… OrigenesPG 16:1361…h chapter xii of proverbs h a symmacus he loves knowledge a man shall not be established in wickedness a woman of wealth of the upright according to his wisdom a man shall be praised… Clement of Rome d. c. 100PG 1:581…let her husband be praised in the gates and again a brave woman is a crown to her husband and again many b women have built a house you have learned what praises a modest and… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:689…thing nothing will prosper in lawlessness all things are distorted a brave woman is a crown to her husband etc he continues to say that both good and evil qualities c are found in women because… Isidore of Pelusium d. c. 450PG 78:1753…to be avoided i who shall find a valiant woman a valiant woman is a crown to her husband iii a woman is the glory of the man iii the history of a chaste woman ii… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:1335…for those men are immutable in their dispositions c ver a brave woman is a crown to her husband and indeed the laborious sense becomes a cause of true glory to the mind for the one… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1315…women the wisdom of weaving and the science of embroidery a brave woman is a crown to her husband whoever has found a good woman has found graces and has received joy from the lord whoever… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:447A…nd. But since this language comes from heretics, and the words of heretics are suspect, and, as it is written, The thoughts of the ungodly are deceitful (Prov. XII, 5), and, Their words are deceitful (ibi… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 30:363A…forth judgment, but it brought forth iniquity, and not righteousness, but a cry." Since, according to Solomon, "The thoughts of the righteous are judgments," ⟦Prov. XII, 5.⟧ we are required to do all things with… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:113…e should display zeal; and for each of the others, he should similarly bring forth appropriate and just reasonings. For the thoughts of the just are judgments (Prov. XII, 5). And Isidore also says: The leader mus… Nilus of Sinai d. c. 430PG 79:1049B…so in the will is an inappropriate thought a diminution and a fall. For this reason: "The thoughts of the just are judgments; but the wicked govern deceits." [Prov. 12:5]. Those who have settled clearly on the… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:667A…d a lover of justice will take counsel from God and proceed toward the things that are to be done. For it is written: "The thoughts of the just are judgments" (Prov. xii, 5). He accuses, therefore, the foolish Is… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 77:639…maintain a straight course in all things that ought to be done the thoughts of the righteous are right judgment as it is written let there moreover be otherwise no excuse in the weakness of continence… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:699D…rmore, whatever part in us is the most principal and rules over the rest, that is to be dedicated to God above all. For the thoughts of the just are judgments (Prov. XII, 5), and the fat, which is a type of virtu… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:979A…nto the obedience of Christ. Prov. xv, 24 [xii, 14].—The paths of life are the thoughts of the prudent; a good man shall be filled from his own thoughts. Prov. xii, 5.—The thoughts of the just are judgments… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:281A…ructs with the gestures of his fingers." "The impious govern with deceits; the words of the impious are deceitful. A deceitful man shall not obtain his prey." Prov. XII, 5, 27. — "The impious govern with deceits… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 75:1039D…who has not given us to be caught in their teeth" (Ps. CXXIII, 6). Since, however, as it is written in the book of Proverbs, "the impious govern deceits" (Prov. XII, 6), come, let us say something that may b… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1413C…39, 40. "The Lord keeps all those who love him." Ps. cxliv, 20. "The dwellings of the just are blessed." Prov. iii, 33. "The house of the just is blessed." Prov. xii, 7. "The house of the just has great stre… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:893…ou do not seek the glory which is from God alone. Galatians v, 26. — Let us not become vain-glorious, provoking one another, envying one another. Proverbs xii, 9. — Better is a man in poverty serving himself, than he who… Andrew of Crete c. 660–740PG 97:1249C…was further increased in faith. What, then, kind hearers, does this mean, that the saints come in light? "Because," he says, "light is perpetual for the just" (Prov. xii, 9). Therefore, the abundance and generosi… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:81C…n that which is removed from the sense of the eyes: not otherwise than a rose blooming within its bud. TIT. IX. — Concerning those who boast and brag. Prov. xii, 9. — « Better is a man who serves [others… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:659B…ir mildness to their own, to others, and even to brute animals. Therefore, a certain wise man said: "The righteous man is merciful to the souls of his cattle" (Prov. 12:10). But if to cattle, how much more to me… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:79C…and the heat of lust, drive every rest from them. TIT. VI. — On cattle and their care. Levit. xvii, 11. — « The soul of all flesh is its blood. » Prov. xii, 10. — « A righteous man has compassion for… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:691…not serving them but ourselves d vers he who works his own land shall be satisfied with bread but they who follow vain things are void of understanding he exhorts us to a life of farming… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1555B…d, and said: 'The Lord be merciful to me, that I may not do this; shall I drink the blood of these men who have gone forth at the peril of their own lives?'" Prov. xii, 12. — "A tree of life is a good desire."… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1343A…pon whom the Lord is angry shall fall into it.» Prov. xxvi, 20, 28.—«By the multitude of wood the fire shall grow. An incautious mouth createth instability.» Prov. xii, 13.—«For the sin of his lips the sinner fa… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:481D…from inattention, from which he who possesses it does not escape judgment, as Solomon says, saying: “A sinner falls into a snare through the sin of his lips” (Prov. xii, 13); how much more he who sins deliberatel… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1341A…«Silver refined, the tongue of the righteous.» Prov. viii, 8.—«After righteousness, all the words of your mouth. There is nothing crooked or perverse in them.» Prov. xii, 14.—«From the fruits of his mouth, the sou… Pope Zephyrinus d. 217 (pope 199-217)PG 10:15…their own vengeance unto the servants of god for it is written the way of a fool is right in his own eyes and there are ways which to a man seem just but the latest… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:335A…heba entered before the king into the bedchamber," etc. Prov. xv, 31 [xvi, 2] — "He who hears the reproofs of life shall dwell in the midst of the wise." Prov. XII, 15 — "The wise man listens to counsel." P… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:419…Prov. xxvii, 2. — “Let thy neighbor praise thee, and not thy own mouth; a stranger, and not thy own lips.” Prov. iii, 7. — “Be not wise in thy own conceits.” Prov. xii, 15. — “The ways of fools are right in thei… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1507A…other, which is called folly or imprudence. For it says: "The fool brings out all his anger" (Prov. XXIX, 11). And: "A fool reveals his anger on the very day" (Prov. XII, 16). Therefore, he who wishes to be separa… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:733A…"The fool declares his anger on the same day." (Prov. 12:16) "Every fool is immediately also pusil… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1215…— "Out of the mouth of the fool is a rod of pride." Prov. XVII, 16 — "What good does it do a fool to have riches? For a senseless man cannot purchase wisdom." Prov. XII, 16 — "The fool immediately proclaims his a… Isaias AbbasPG 40:1113…nd do not, if you have heard those things, mention them or ask why he spoke thus: for as it is written in Proverbs: He that is mindful of injuries is unjust (Prov. XII, 16). If you are with brethren and are goin… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:949A…selves; it is the gift of God, not of works, that no man may glory. Heb. xi, 1. — Faith is the subsistence of things hoped for, the proof of things not seen. Prov. xii, 17. — A just man declareth the truth as it… Anthony the GreatPG 40:979C…re spoken by God, nor is there anything wicked or perverse in them (Prov. VIII, 8). The same one again in another place says: The tongue of the wise is health (Prov. XII, 18); and very many other things. VI. Then… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1193C…my brother Jonathan. You were very precious to me; your love was wonderful to me above the love of women. » Psal. xxxiii, 14. — « Seek peace, and pursue it. » Prov. xii, 20. — « Those who enter into counsels of p… Nicephorus I of Constantinople c. 758–828PG 100:497C…abors under an ignorance of the judgments of God. For we must believe the Scriptures dictated by the Holy Spirit, that "the wicked shall be filled with evils" (Prov. XII, 21). And, "evils shall pursue sinners" (Pr… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1565…me a vain and lying word a for lying lips are an abomination to the lord but they that deal faithfully are acceptable to him and he that relies upon lies this man shall feed upon… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:431D…telleth lies shall not tarry in my sight." Prov. x, 4. — "He that getteth treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death." Prov. xii, 22. — "Lying lips are abomination to the L… Nicephorus I of Constantinople c. 758–828PG 100:819…not mercy and truths forsake thee and again lying lips are an abomination to the lord but they that deal faithfully are acceptable to him… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 30:1073…e apparition of the Lord striking the lintels. Col. 138 C 13. A wise man. In the Greek scholiast in the notes of Flam. Nobilius, we indeed read in Proverbs xii, 23: A crafty man, but in the text itself of the Vatican edit… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 30:1205…of God and the earth His footstool, 386. Thus the crafty man (Prov. xii, 23) is called a throne of the mind, and th… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:409B…is good, but artless toward what is evil. Hence, as from a fountain, let the innocent draw saving craftiness. For the crafty man is the throne of perception (Prov. XII, 23); and, The crafty man, when evils come… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1773D…e who is simpler derive craftiness for his own salvation, understanding what its works are described to be. For, he says, A crafty man is the seat of senses (Prov. XII, 23); and The crafty man shall be hidden f… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1235A…derstanding. Blessed is the man who finds wisdom. For it is more precious than precious stones." Prov. iii, 13. — "The hand of the elect shall easily prevail." Prov. xii, 24. — "The perfection of the pious shall l… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:357D…f and for your neighbor. » Prov. VIII, 20. — « I walk in the ways of righteousness, and I move in the midst of the paths of righteousness, says Wisdom. » Prov. XII, 24. — « A wise man is a throne of percepti… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 47:357A…thful, he still offends God? What of the fact that the one who bears a grudge cannot be saved? “The ways of those who bear grudges,” he says, “are unto death” (Prov. 12: 28). But what of the fact that God has so… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:189D…ovets much or little. And bitterness of memory is not a small, but a great sin: "For the ways of those who cherish memory of wrongs," he says, "lead to death" (Prov. 12:28); and, "Whosoever is angry with his bro… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 90:1043D…t it holds a remembrance of wrongs against him. But the ways of those who remember wrongs lead to death, because every one who remembers wrongs is lawless. Prov. xii, 28; xxi, 24. 90. If, however, you bear a… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1137A…hungry, feed him, and if he thirsts, give him to drink. For by doing this, you will heap coals of fire upon his head, and the Lord will return good to you." Prov. XII, 28. "The ways of those who remember injur… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1377C…onest 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. XII, 28. — "In the paths of justice is life." P… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:115…d, and who have been provoked to vengeance: therefore He says, "An eye for an eye"; and again, "The ways of those who are mindful of an injury are unto death" (Prov. 12:29). If, however, where it was permitted t… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 30:1101…thor. Thus the passage is to be restored also in Procopius, p. 86: so long as it does not yet declare the passionless one. The passage follows from Proverbs XII, 46, where it has thus: A fool indicates his wrath on the very…