Where the Fathers quote Proverbs 16

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OrigenesPG 16:1387…the hebrew demands of the wicked xakou h proverbs chapter xvi h all the ways of a man pure in his eyes he shall not transgress weight and scales are just all the weights of the… OrigenesPG 16:1389…unjustly just weights the septuagint all the works of the humble others all the ways of a man are manifest before god he shall not err the momentum of the scales is justice theodotion he shall… Antonius Melissa fl. 11th centuryPG 136:1185…not the things which are jesus christ's solomon every man is righteous in his own eyes but the lord weigheth the hearts theologians let another man praise thee and not thine own mouth a stranger and… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1153A…lead to death." (Prov. xxi, 4): "The lamp of the impious is sin." "The works of the impious are far from knowledge." "The impious does the works of iniquity." (Prov. xvi, 4): "The impious is kept for an evil day.… Nicephorus I of Constantinople c. 758–828PG 100:497C…, 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" (Prov. XVI, 4). And, "all things come into the lap of… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 30:875A…are seen and comprehended by the sense. Indeed, it is called a beginning, and the first motion: just as the beginning of a right journey is to do just things ⟦(Prov. xvi, 5)⟧. For by just works we are incited to… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 30:973…«Always hastening and flowing by, and nowhere resting from its course. We have followed Eustathius.» Col. 15 A 3. Principium viae. The passage is Proverbs XVI, 5. A little later, krēpis kai bathron, «foundation and s… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:71D…if we exercise temperance, virginity, fasting, prayer, almsgiving, and whatever other virtues there are. For everyone that is proud is unclean before the Lord (Prov. XVI, 5). Let us suppress, therefore, this swel… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:599…time, he dispersed in a very brief moment with his voice. Had the Pharisee not heard what is written: Every one that is high in heart is unclean before God (Prov. 16:5)? Had he not learned that excellently s… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:219C…ear that, "God resists the proud" (Prov. III, 34); and, "The beginning of pride is sin" (Ecclus. X, 14); and, "Every haughty heart is unclean before the Lord" (Prov. XVI, 5). And in the histories, look upon the d… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:591C…enter into the mouth defile a man, but those things that go out," and elsewhere it is said: "Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination with the Lord" (Prov. 16:5). So, there is nothing more obscene… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:727B…llected over time, he dissipated with a word. The Pharisee had not, perhaps, heard that which is written: Every proud man is impure in the sight of the Lord (Prov. 16:5); he had not learned that beautifully s… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 68:691A…dge of justice, and leads those who are being instructed toward the beginnings of goodness. "For the beginning of a good way," he says, "is to do just things" (Prov. xvi, 5). The divine Paul also writes: "So the… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1379A…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." Prov. XVI, 5. — "The beginning of a good life is to… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:211C…in your hand, put it far from you. Thus your face will shine like pure water.” Job xxiv, 14. — “They who have forgotten the just way are weakened among men.” Prov. xvi, 5. — “The beginning of a good way is to d… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:969…esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of god for everyone that is proud in heart is an abomination to the lord it behooved you therefore o pharisees not to live according to human opinion… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:1005…rather than that other that is in comparison to that other for every one that is proud in heart is an abomination before the lord and god resisteth the proud to the humble however he giveth… Theophanes Kerameus fl. 12th c.PG 132:411A…an impure prayer to ascend to God; and that it was impure, the Scripture showed, saying: "Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination before the Lord" (Prov. XVI, 5). Let us also look at the very words of… Basilius Caesariensis MagnusPG 29:15A…. And indeed the first motion is also called a "beginning"—for example: "The beginning of a good way is to do just things" (Prov. xvi, 5), for from just actions we are first mo… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:683…is written the fear of god is into life for a man and by the fear of the lord one declines from every evil prov xix and iii and xvi c fix in your fear my… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:705…at the same time hate by almsgiving and faith sins are thoroughly purged and by the fear of the lord everyone turns away from evil he mentioned remedies for wounds he mentioned also the way through… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 69:983A…n furthermore? They conceive the divine fear in their mind, of which it is said: “The beginning of wisdom is the fear of the Lord.” Eccli. i, 16; Psal. cx, 10; Prov. xvi, 6. And again: “By the fear of the Lord, e… Cosmas Indicopleustes fl. c. 535–550PG 88:1641…the beginning of wisdom is the fear of the lord and again by the fear of the lord one turns away from evil or of mercy and faith for it is said by alms and faith… Nicephorus Callistus Xanthopoulos c. 1256–c. 1335PG 147:675…listen to me i will teach you the fear of the lord and by the fear of the lord everyone turns away from evil and where there is fear of god there is the fulfillment of… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 71:499…wisely therefore who considers within himself that which is in the proverbs better is a little with righteousness than great revenues with iniquity a moreover paul calls greed idolatry and that with very good reason for… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1725B…tted calf with hatred," according to Scripture (Prov. XV, 17). And again, "Better is a little acquisition with righteousness, than many fruits with injustice" (Prov. XVI, 8). "Better is a dry morsel with plea… Nilus of Sinai d. c. 430PG 79:1049D…rd the ports they have purposed to reach. For this reason, the one says: "Let the heart of a man think just things, that his steps may be directed by God" [Prov. 16:9]; and the other: "If there is any virtu… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1287C…follows. Psal. XCVIII, 3. — ‹The honor of the king loves judgment.› Prov. XXI, 4. — ‹As the rush of water, so is the heart of the king in the hand of God.› Prov. XVI, 10-13. — ‹An abomination to the king is he wh… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 15:653A…lin. marg., lithous dikaious kai oiphi dikaion. Ibid. Ἄλλ., stathmia dikaia. So the Basilian. Ibid. The LXX and Theodotion translate the word stathmia in Prov. xvi, 11. Ibid. Ἄλλ., oiphi dikaion. Basilian.… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:85A…XVIII, 4) “All the works of the Lord are with righteousness. The movement of the balance is righteousness from the Lord, and His works are righteous weights.” (Prov. XVI, 11) “Many pay court to the persons of prin… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:31…the lxx nor is it in others h chapter xvi h vers the wrath of a king is a messenger of death but a wise man will appease it for if the saint be impassible or… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:837…and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city the wrath of a king is as messengers of death but a wise man will pacify it eccli xxx wrath and fury shorten the… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1289A…— ‹Let no lie be spoken from the tongue of a king.› Prov. XXIX, 14. — ‹When a king judges the poor in truth, his throne shall be established for a testimony.› Prov. XVI, 14. — ‹The indignation of a king is the me… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:273C…mon for a pilot. TIT. XVI. — Of liberty and authority; and by what means these are acquired by us. "Authority gives to words the beginning of justice." (Prov. XVI, 14: or rather, as generally understood, "T… Antonius Melissa fl. 11th centuryPG 136:997…in witness ibid xvi the wrath of the king is an angel of death but a wise man will appease him ibid xix the threat of a king is like the roaring of a lion but… Antonius Melissa fl. 11th centuryPG 136:1133…beget blows blows beget wounds and from wounds there frequently come deaths the wrath of a king is the messenger of death but a wise man will appease it wrath is a boiling of the blood… OrigenesPG 16:1393…h a symm chus for it will be established in righteousness will in the light of the king's countenance is life and his favor prudence and intelligence acceptance a sweetness of soul and a healing of… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:97A…nd after him, his son also, when he suggests this, shows that one must seek out wisdom like silver, or rather, that one should trade for it more than for gold (Prov. 16. 16). And the Lord, exhorting the Jews to s… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1379A…eginning of justice gives power to words." Prov. XI, 4. — "Justice builds up blameless paths." Prov. XVI, 5. — "The beginning of a good life is to do justice." Prov. XVI, 17. — "The length of life is the way of ju… 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.” Prov. xvi, 17. “Make straight paths for your feet: do… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:335A…5 — "The wise man listens to counsel." Prov. xiii, 18 — "He who keeps reproofs shall be honored." Prov. xv, 32 — "He who keeps reproofs loves his own soul." Prov. xvi, 17 — "He who keeps reproofs shall be made… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:357C…etter than treasures of gold and silver. It is more precious than costly stones; no evil is set against it; and everything precious is not worthy of it. » Prov. XVI, 17. — « The nests of prudence are better t… Dionysius the Areopagite fl. c. 500PG 3:1169B…s brethren], and had afflicted them solely through his pride and elation against his superiors. Thus contritio is often received in the prophets and elsewhere. Prov. xvi, 18: "Pride goeth before destruction [contr… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:373A…domos disturbat Dominus. » Prov. VI, 17. — « Oculi contumeliosi lingua injusta. » Prov. XI, 2. — « Quocunque introierit contumelia, illic etiam ignominia. » Prov. XVI, 19. — « Melior est vir placidus cum humili… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1427C…hall perish. » Prov. iii, 5. — « Be trusting in the Lord with all thy heart. » Prov. xxviii, 25. — « He who trusts in the Lord shall be in care [of him]. » Prov. xvi, 20. — « He who trusts in the Lord is to be… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:357B…ely in the squares; she preaches on the edges of the walls; she sits among the squares of the powerful; and she speaks confidently in the gates of the city. » Prov. XVI, 20. — « He who is prudent in business is a… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:421C…and the rest. Ps. xxxiv, 20. — « Those who hate the righteous shall do wrong. » Ps. xxxvii, 22. — « They that bless the righteous shall inherit the earth. » Prov. xvi, 21. — « They call the wise and the prudent… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:723…not of this sort, of whom that Solomon speaks in Proverbs: “A wise man will understand the things from his own mouth, and on his lips he will bear knowledge” (Prov. XVI, 23). And it is indeed my judgment that a c… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:739A…the honeycomb to my mouth" (Ps. CXVII, 103)! And the most wise Solomon compares beautiful discourses to the honeycomb: "Beautiful discourses are a honeycomb" (Prov. XVI, 24). For just as the throat, when tasting… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1341A…outh, the soul of a man shall be filled.» Prov. xv, 4.—«The healing of the tongue is a tree of life; but the one who keeps it shall be filled with the spirit.» Prov. xvi, 24.—«Good words are honeycombs, and the sw… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:1013B…pline for the present indeed seems not to be of joy, but of sorrow; but afterwards it will yield a most peaceful fruit to them that have been exercised in it. Prov. xvi, 25. — There is a way that seems right to m… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:211D…e who walks justly will receive aid.” Prov. iv, 18. — “The paths of the just are like a shining light: they proceed and increase until the day is perfected.” Prov. xvi, 25. — “There is a way which seems straight… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:777A…he will run, who struggles and chooses such labors for himself. For it is written that "A laboring man labors for himself, and forces his own destruction" (Prov. XVI, 26). Just as the Lord Himself said again:… Anastasius of SinaiPG 89:353B…rise again: but the wicked shall fall down into evil” (Prov. XXIV, 16). “A man in labors laboureth against himself, and doth violence to his own destruction” (Prov. XVI, 26). And: “He that keepeth the commandment… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:981B…esses it. Eccl. x, 12.—The lips of a fool will cast him down. The beginning of the words of his mouth is insipience, and the end of his mouth is worst error. Prov. xvi, 27.—A foolish man digs up evils for himsel… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:281B…tful son there shall be nothing good." Prov. XIII, 13. — "The souls of the deceitful wander in sins; and to a deceitful son there shall be nothing good." "658 Prov. XVI, 27. — "A perverse man brings destruction u… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:169C…ters insolence, there also is dishonor.” — Prov. xi, 2. “The wicked does evil when he mingles justice.” — Prov. xv, 18. “A wrathful man provokes quarrels.” — Prov. xvi, 28. “A perverse man sends forth evils, an… Isidore of Pelusium d. c. 450PG 78:739A…ttempt to reason concerning them from the divine oracles. What, then, would they say if they should hear: "A lawless man shall walk in ways that are not good" [Prov. 16:29]? And what when it is said: "A foolish… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:1391…is a hearth of iniquity inhumanely consuming those he happens upon ver the hoary head is a crown of glory it is found in the ways of righteousness this is a reward signifying victory over the… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1307A…length of days understanding. » Job xxxii, 6. — « I am younger in time, but you are elders: therefore I kept silence, fearing to declare to you my knowledge. » Prov. xvi, 31. — « A crown of glory is old age: but i… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:837A…nd wrath, be taken away from you, with all malice." Prov. xxvii, 3. — "A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's wrath is heavier than them both." Prov. xvi, 32; 14. — "Better is a man of long-sufferi… Nicephorus I of Constantinople c. 758–828PG 100:497C…he wicked shall perish in his malice" (Prov. XIV, 32). And, "he is reserved for an evil day" (Prov. XVI, 4). And, "all things come into the lap of the unjust" (Prov. XVI, 35). Known to all is the manifestation and… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:975…f, 359. Scribes, Jewish, their morals graphically expressed, 405. Ax, the, signifies the excision of an incurable soul, 4. Sense, various meanings of verse 26, Prov. 16, 321. Hearer of the word, not also a doer, i…