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Isidore of PelusiumPG 78:1237expounds v.29“μακροθυμος ανηρ πολυς εν φρονησει ο δε ολιγοψυχος ισχυρως αφρων.”152. On «A man slow to anger is great in understanding». John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1219A…Prov. xiii, 6. — “As long as the innocent cleave to justice, they shall not be put to shame.” Prov. xiv, 2. — “He who walks uprightly, fears the L… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1383B…he lips of just men distill graces." Prov. xii, 3. — "The roots of the just shall not be plucked up." Prov. xiii, 13. — "The house of the just is blessed." Prov. xiv, 2. — "He who looks plainly shall obtain m… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:211C…ngs. And they are more acceptable to God than the blood of sacrifices.” “The Lord knows the ways that are on the right; but those on the left are perverse.” Prov. xiv, 2. — “He who makes his ways oblique will… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1215…XI, 9 — "Do not become like the horse and the mule, which have no understanding." Psal. XLVIII, 10 — "At the same time the senseless and the fool will perish." Prov. XIV, 3 — "Out of the mouth of the fool is a ro… OrigenesPG 16:1343…the hebrew in simplicity and the mouth of the righteous love on the lips of the wise shall be found wisdom they shall hide knowledge increase but he who abandons reproofs lips of falsehood reproach elect… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 15:43A…ם, translates they shall grow old. But in Psalm xc, 11, where םםם is read, in oil, Symmachus without doubt reads םם; for he translates םם םםם, as if oil. Prov. xiv, 7, ם, for םםם, which others translate an… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:1361…the end of perishing joy is sadness ver the bold hearted man shall be filled with his own ways he shall be filled with those irrational undertakings of his that lead to destruction he who because… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:1001A…n His anger away from him. Prov. xxix. — The ways of 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.… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1219A…ooks upon plain things shall obtain mercy.” Prov. xi, 20, 25. — “Acceptable to the Lord are all the blameless in their way. A blessed soul is entirely simple.” Prov. xiv, 15. — “The innocent believes every word.”… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:377D…en is the glory of their fathers. TIT. VI. — De filio stulto, et improbo, atque inepto. Prov. — "To a deceitful son, there shall be nothing good." Prov. XIV, 15. — "A foolish son brings grief to his m… OrigenesPG 16:1287…yod; but it is the same as mesharim.] V. 4. A., "those being charmed," etc. Drusius. Aquila is accustomed to translate the word petha thus. See Job V, 2; Prov. XIV, 15, and Hosea VII, 11. Ibid. S., "percepti… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:373B…n the passage: "In desires is every sluggard; and every quick-tempered person acts without counsel" (Prov. 13:4); and, "The wrathful man acts without counsel" (Prov. 14:17). For he indicated the soul of the slug… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:383A…xxiv, 3 — « All that wait upon thee shall not be confounded. » Psalm xxvii, 14 — « Do manfully, and let thy heart take courage, and wait thou for the Lord. » Prov. xiv, 17-19 — « A wise man beareth much. A long-suf… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:403B…" II Reg. i, 26. — "I am distressed for thee, my brother Jonathan. You were very precious to me. Thy love to me was wonderful, passing the love of women." Prov. xiv, 19, 20. — "Wicked friends pay court at th… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1253…times of necessity." Proverbs xviii, 19. — "A brother helped by a brother is like a strong and high city; he is as strong as a well-founded kingdom." Proverbs xiv, 20. — "Everyone who hates a poor brother is far removed from f… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1235A…precious than precious stones." Prov. iii, 13. — "The hand of the elect shall easily prevail." Prov. xii, 24. — "The perfection of the pious shall lead them." Prov. xiv, 21. — "He that pities the poor, shall be b… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1365A…i, 21. — "The sinner borrows, and does not repay; but the righteous man shows mercy, and gives." Psal. cxii, 5. — "A good man is he who shows mercy and lends." Prov. xiv, 21. — "The righteous man shows mercy and l… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1457B…merciful man does good to his own soul.” Prov. xiii, 8. — “The redemption of a man’s soul is his own wealth. The righteous show mercy and dispense alms.” Prov. xiv, 21. — “He who shows mercy to the poor is t… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:285A…ain the cause of the poor, and the judgment of the needy.” ⟦Ps. cxxxix, 12.⟧ “Poverty humbles a man.” ⟦Prov. xvii, 4.⟧ “He that despiseth the poor sinneth.” ⟦Prov. xiv, 21.⟧ “The poor doth not speak roughly.” ⟦… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1203A…together; for I have hoped in your judgments.” Prov. VIII, 8. — “With justice are all the words of my mouth; there is nothing perverse in them, nor twisted.” Prov. XIV, 22, 25. — “The good devise mercy and truth… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:123D…th unto him, Follow me. Now Philip was of Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. 1. Every toilsome labor has something of profit, according to the proverb (Prov. 14:23). But Christ hinted at something greate… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:701…be understood as those who are about to obey as masters b the crown of the wise is their riches what do you say is wealth the glory of the wise yes he says not that… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:1365…not labor for the true good will be deprived of it ver the crown of the wise is their wealth for those who increase their virtues with reason these become a crown of glory that will… OrigenesPG 16:1375…understand his help a fool they have inherited they await knowledge a crown of the wise is their wealth original script column see facsimile version of the hebrew text and science light and you shall not… OrigenesPG 16:1377…be hated they have inherited they shall be crowned with knowledge a crown of the wise is their riches… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1087C…tects those who fear him. Prov. iii, 7.— Fear the Lord, and depart from every evil. Then there shall be health to your navel, and irrigation to your bones. Prov. xiv, 26.— In the fear of the Lord is confidence… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:701…undiscerning person will not be able to acquire wisdom b the commandment of the lord is a fountain of life being a fountain it never fails but always gushes forth both the present life and the… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:1365…through love of the adoption of sons of the lord ver the fear of the lord is a fountain of life it causes one to avoid the snare of death divine fear is the principle of… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:861A…weak. Acts 10:34. — In truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons, but in every nation he who fears him and works righteousness is acceptable to him. Prov. 14:27. — The fear of the Lord is a fountain o… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1087B…th of the horse, nor does he take pleasure in the legs of a man, etc. Prov. ii, 6.— The Lord will give wisdom, and will keep the way of those who fear him. Prov. xiv, 27.— The fear of the Lord is a fountain of… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1419A…rd are tried by fire. He is a protector to all those who fear him.” Eccl. XII, 13. — “The end of the discourse, hear all: Fear God, and keep his commandments.” Prov. XIV, 27. — “The commandment of the Lord is a fo… Antonius Melissa fl. 11th centuryPG 136:781…insolence and pride and the ways of the wicked ibid xiv the fear of the lord is a fountain of life and it makes one turn aside from the snare of death ibid xv the fear… Antonius Melissa fl. 11th centuryPG 136:973…fears him and works righteousness is accepted by him prov xiv the fear of the lord is a fountain of life and it makes one turn aside from the snare of death hear the sum of… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1149D…the ungodly shall melt away. For their hope is destruction." (Job xi, 20) "He who loves iniquity hates his own soul." (Ps. x, 6) "Sins diminish tribes." (Prov. xiv, 28) "Iniquities ensnare a man, and each o… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1287C…ared. Acceptable to the king are just lips; and he loves righteous words. A divine utterance is on the lips of the king; in judgment his mouth shall not err.› Prov. XIV, 28. — ‹In a large nation is the glory of t… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:275D…is? Patience; this is the root of all philosophy. Therefore, some wise man said: "A patient man is of much prudence; but he that is impatient is very foolish" (Prov. 14:29). And he compared it even to a fortifie… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:141A…if we be long-suffering, shall also be strong; for the man, he says, who is long-suffering is abundant in prudence; but the faint-hearted is very foolish (Prov. XIV, 29). Do you see how great is the praise of… Isidore of Pelusium d. c. 450PG 78:171B…. 406. In praise of virtue, and the following epistle. 407. The distinction between a great soul and a narrow one. Confer epist. 152, lib. IV, at the place Prov. XIV, 29. 408. On the contempt of riches. 409. O… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1507A…unsel" (Prov. XV, 1). And again: "A prudent man suffers many things." And: "A long-suffering man is full of prudence, but a faint-hearted man is a great fool" (Prov. XIV, 29). And: "An angry man is by no means fai… 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 pusillanimous (small-minded); for he is not steadfast." (Prov. 14:29) If ever he caught anyone sinning, he… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:385C…een trained. TITLE XIII. — Regarding those who do not endure, but labor under faint-heartedness. "He that is faint-hearted is exceedingly foolish." (Prov. xiv, 29). "A faint-hearted man, who shall bear… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1507A…ice from your flesh" (Eccl. XI, 10). And in Proverbs: "A man of a gentle spirit is a physician of the heart, but a sensitive heart is rottenness to the bones" (Prov. XIV, 30). And again: "A soft answer turns away… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:947A…the way; but let it rather be healed. Eccli. XXXVIII, 3 — The skill of the physician shall lift up his head: and in the sight of great men he shall be praised. Prov. XIV, 30 — A sound heart is the life of the fles… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:263…the faithful of the earth, that they may sit with me." Ps. cxlvi, 6. — "The Lord lifteth up the meek." Ps. cxlix, 4. — "He shall exalt the meek in salvation." Prov. xiv, 30. — "A meek man is a physician of the he… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:397B…nd correction of their failing. TIT. III. — Of things that are part of nature. Gen. 6, 5. — “The thought of man is intent upon evil from his youth.” Prov. 14, 30. — “A rot of the bones is a sensitive h… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:247A…s the poor man as nothing, treats the Lord with contumely, just as the Jews did. This is what Solomon says: "He who despises the poor reflects upon his Maker" (Prov. xiv, 31). He who neglects a poor man who is hun… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:495D…ted with contumely; see how great the punishment of those who treat with contumely will be. He who treats the poor with contumely irritates Him Who made him (Prov. XIV, 31). For, tell me, He permitted him to be… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:285A…that despiseth the poor sinneth.” ⟦Prov. xiv, 21.⟧ “The poor doth not speak roughly.” ⟦Prov. xiii, 8.⟧ “He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker.” ⟦Prov. xiv, 31.⟧ “The poor is hated even by his own n… Nicephorus I of Constantinople c. 758–828PG 100:497C…that "the wicked shall be filled with evils" (Prov. XII, 21). And, "evils shall pursue sinners" (Prov. XIII, 21). And, "the wicked shall perish in his malice" (Prov. XIV, 32). And, "he is reserved for an evil day"… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:749C…tisfied. Levit. xix, 36. — Just balances and just weights, and a just measure shall be yours. Isa. xxvi, 9. — Learn justice, you who inhabit the earth. Prov. xiv, 34. — Justice exalts a nation: but sins di… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1377C…r apart. TIT. XIV. — Concerning justice and virtue. Prov. XI, 4. — "Justice delivers from death." Prov. XII, 28. — "In the paths of justice is life." Prov. XIV, 34. — "Justice exalts a nation."… Andronicus Callistus c. 1418-1478PG 161:1093B…might be scourged and, having sinned through ignorance, find the least amount of forgiveness. But rather I say this: "Justice exalts a nation," says Solomon, ⟦Prov. XIV, 34⟧ and I am persuaded. And so, together w… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1399C…n iniquitous judge has a contaminated conscience. TITLE XX. — On good servants. Prov. xvii, 2. — "A prudent servant will rule over foolish masters." Prov. xiv, 35. — "The actions of a wise servant shall… Athanasius AlexandrinusPG 25:641D…hilanthropy. I entreat you, therefore, since it is also written: "A soft answer turns away wrath" (Prov. xv, 1), and: "Just thoughts are acceptable to a king" (Prov. xiv, 35); having accepted this apology, restore…