Where the Fathers quote Proverbs 18

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Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 45:1353…by chance the repetition of this word should seem inept, it should be noted that Scripture is accustomed to use this expression prophaseis zētein: Proverbs 18, 1: Prophaseis zētei anēr boulomenos chōrizesthai apo philōn… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:755A…d are more faithful than the voluntary kisses of an enemy. Prov. XXIX, 5. — He who prepares a net before the face of his friend, spreads it for his own feet. Prov. XVIII, 1. — A man wishing to separate himself fr… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:407…Prov. xviii, 1. — "He who wishes to separate himself f… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:981B…outh is insipience, and the end of his mouth is worst error. Prov. xvi, 27.—A foolish man digs up evils for himself, and he stores up fire upon his own lips. Prov. xviii, 2.—He who is destitute of heart has no ne… Alexander of Alexandria d. 326PG 18:575C…ike chameleons, keep changing their opinion, striving to claim for themselves that saying: When the impious man has come into the depths of evils, he scorns (Prov. XVIII, 3). Many heresies have indeed existed bef… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 47:279B…that is impious of itself. For this reason, Solomon did not say simply, "Whoever enters into the depth of evils, loses heart," but "The impious man," says he (Prov. 18:3). For that disease belongs properly to… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 53:191B…unwilling to return to their senses, just as a certain wise man also says: “An ungodly man, when he has fallen into the depth of evils, becomes contemptuous” (Prov. 18:3). For it is a grave thing, beloved, to… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:767C…eat: for there is no way for him to emerge from sin (Ps. LXXII, 4): since “when he has fallen,” as Solomon says, into the depth of evils, “he is contemptuous” (Prov. XVIII, 3). “18. If I said, My foot has moved, Th… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:859…hope in God, commits worse things, as Solomon says: When the impious man comes into the depth of evils, until he scorns (Prov. XVIII, 3). For just as an infirm person, having… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:139C…impudent and petulant, for he who despairs of himself becomes bold. "For the impious man," it says, "when he comes into the depth of sins, acts with contempt" (Prov. 18:3). A person who is impudent will have be… Nicetas the Paphlagonian c. 885 – after 963PG 105:543A…r holiness to him. For truthful is He who said: «When the wicked comes into the depth of evils, he becomes contemptuous; but dishonor and reproach follow him» (Prov. XVIII, 3). Those who were present at the reading… Euthymius the Hagiorite c. 955-1028PG 96:1037B…o them, the soul, having become habitualized, becomes contemptuous. For "the wicked one," it says, "when he comes into a depth of evils, becomes contemptuous" (Prov. XVIII, 3), and henceforth, like a sow wallowing… Athanasius AlexandrinusPG 25:17C…and extending their impiety still further. Divine Scripture testifies to this, saying: "When the ungodly comes into the depth of evils, he acts with contempt" (Prov. XVIII, 3). 9. For when the mind of men had… Anastasius of SinaiPG 89:353B…own ways, shall die” (Prov. XIX, 16). And: “The wicked man when he is come into the depth of sins, contemneth; but ignominy and reproach shall come upon him” (Prov. XVIII, 3). And: “You who have left the ways of r… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 32:913A…come not investigators of the truth, but examiners of the difference between persons, forgetting that admonition: "To show partiality in judgment is not good" (Prov. XVIII, 5; Deut. I, 17). 2. But since God does n… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:239C…n the next. Have you been negligent? You have increased your negligence: "For the impious man," he says, "when he has come into the depth of evils, he scorns" (Prov. 18:5). As, therefore, he who has descended i… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1717A…or it is not good to respect a person in judgment, according to Scripture. "And do not accept a person against your soul, nor be ashamed to your own falling." ⟦Prov. xviii, 5; Deut. xvi, 19⟧ And the righteous Job s… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1153A…s are far from knowledge." "The impious does the works of iniquity." (Prov. xvi, 4): "The impious is kept for an evil day." "The unjust shall perish quickly." (Prov. xviii, 5): "To show partiality to the face of th… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1387…your mouth, and judge all things justly.” Proverbs 25:27 (LXX) — “He who hates the taking of gifts shall be saved.” “A pure man is a precious thing.” Proverbs 18:5 — “To reverence a person in judgment is not good.” Jere… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1343A…shall proclaim evils.» Prov. xxvi, 18.—«The perverse man bringeth ruin by his own mouth.» Prov. xxviii, 28.—«A man of mutable tongue shall fall into evil.» Prov. xviii, 6, 7.—«The lips of a fool lead him into e… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:265…and his bold mouth calls upon death the mouth of a fool is his destruction and his lips are a snare to his soul an impudent man persistently faces everything with impudence a north wind stirs… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:1795…caught vers the words of flatterers are soft but this one strikes into the innermost parts of the belly didymus contumelious words stir up the agitation of strife but those who utter deceptive words like the… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:787…of advantage prov the words of whisperers are soft but they strike into the innermost parts of the belly better is a man who rebukes than another who flatters isa those who call you blessed are… Antonius Melissa fl. 11th centuryPG 136:939…simple solomon the words of the crafty are soft but they strike into the innermost parts of the belly better is the man who rebukes than he who flatters isa those who pronounce you happy lead… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 15:45A…But having deliberately passed these over, let us move on to other matters. From the manner of dividing words also, a variety of interpretations arises, as in Prov. xviii, 10, Aquila and Theodotion, "tower"; but th… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 30:1107…tly in David, to which Basil seems to allude, Psalm 145, 8: The Lord lifts up the crushed, the Lord loves the just. Perhaps that other [passage] in Proverbs 18, 10 was observed by the mind of the author: But the just who h… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 128:1103…deed and in word as we have said above for even if the name of the lord is of itself sufficiently blessed always yet it becomes blessed also in us when we bless it not only… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:389C…). For he is not to be puffed up over anything; for it is followed by this: Before destruction the heart of a man is exalted, and before glory it is humbled (Prov. XVIII, 12). These things are for saying: Hear, a… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:669B…r of ruin, which is accustomed to follow all who boast, as Wisdom testifies, saying: "Before ruin the heart of man is exalted, and before glory it is humbled" (Prov. 18:12). Consequently, the Lord also says: "Ev… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1343B…mouth, and keep far from thee unjust lips. The uninstructed are incontinent of tongue. If thou shouldst draw out a word, judgment and strife will come forth.» Prov. xviii, 13.—«He who answereth before he heareth, i… Apophthegmata Patrum (Desert Fathers) 4th–5th century (compiled)PG 65:333…hing, do you wish me to speak of it?” The old man said to him: “It is written: ‘He that answereth a word before he heareth, it is folly to him and a reproach’ (Prov. xviii, 13). If you are asked, speak; if not, keep… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1193D…lips cover up enmity. » Prov. xvii, 1. — « Better is a dry morsel with joy in peace, than a house full of many good things and wicked sacrifices with strife. » Prov. xviii, 14. — « A prudent servant soothes the ange… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:385C…t endure, but labor under faint-heartedness. "He that is faint-hearted is exceedingly foolish." (Prov. xiv, 29). "A faint-hearted man, who shall bear?" (Prov. xviii, 14). "Woe to you who have lost patience.… Germanus I of ConstantinoplePG 98:119A…the understanding of the written word only with a light effort. But we, listening to the wise Solomon who says: “The ears of the wise seek out understanding” (Prov. XVIII, 15), that is, they are not rashly moved by… Nilus of Sinai d. c. 430PG 79:1415…ts to the same king of the Barbarians, who gladly listen to silver-tongued complaints, and before the face of whose prince they make space for gifts, Proverbs xviii, 16, as every race of Barbarians is philodoron and philochre… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:409B…rians heard him, and went up to Damascus, and captured it, and slew Rhaasson." "A man's gift enlarges him, and makes him sit in the presence of princes." Prov. xviii, 16. "A secret gift averts anger." Prov.… Gregory of Nazianzus c. 329–390PG 35:385A…admitted in human weakness, and from which hardly even the best man can free himself, and in him never—for the righteous man is the first accuser of himself [Prov. XVIII, 17]). He found joy also in the hemistichs… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 47:305B…sinned," he says; "add no more, and pray for thy former [sins]" (Eccli. 21:1). And again, "A just man is an accuser of himself at the beginning of his speech" (Prov. 18:17). Let us not then wait for the accuser,… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:931A…of your confession, but the correction of him who accuses. For this reason another also says: "The just man is his own accuser in the beginning of his speech" (Prov. XVIII, 17). Thus, this is not what is sought: tha… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 49:339B…epentance obtains justice: "Declare your iniquities first, that you may be justified" (Is. XLIII, 25, 26); and, "The just man is the first accuser of himself" (Prov. XVIII, 17). Seeing, therefore, that sin has shame… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 53:163C…upon the ground, he confesses, and derives no profit therefrom. Wherefore the prophet said: "The righteous is his own accuser in the beginning of his speech" (Prov. 18:17). And this man also, if he had anticipa… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 53:167C…magnitude of his transgression, as if fulfilling that which was said by the prophet: "The righteous man is his own accuser at the beginning of his discourse" (Prov. 18:17). For confession is of very great value… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:251A…am conscious of nothing in myself," added, "Yet I am not justified in this" (1 Cor. 4:4); and, "A just man is his own accuser at the beginning of his speech" (Prov. 18:17), clearly of his own sins—that therefor… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:591A…ght be said that, because of his singular piety, he placed the confessions first, since the just man is an accuser of himself at the beginning of his speech (Prov. 18:17). But concerning these things about… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:761…g to overlook the accusation against us by the enemies, and to justify us through confession. For a just man is his own accuser in the beginning of his speech (Prov. 18. 17). Nevertheless, it was necessary to con… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:187C…slander, which brings back a crown, praise, and a testimony of righteousness? Again, The just is the first accuser of himself in the beginning of his speech (Prov. 18:17), not of another. If you are an accuser… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:659A…thus, he caused the sentence to be withdrawn. So much power does confession possess. For the "righteous man is his own accuser at the beginning of his speech" (Prov. 18:17). Such a thing is the care and compassi… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:835D…e has fasting and justice. “For tell your iniquities first, that you may be justified” (Is. XLIII, 25, 26). “The just man is the first accuser of himself” (Prov. XVIII, 17). Knowing, therefore, that sin has sham… John IV the Faster d. 595PG 88:1919B…, He says: "Tell you your sins first, that you may be justified" (Isa. xliii, 26). And again: "The just man is his own accuser in the beginning of his speech" (Prov. xviii, 17). And through Ezekiel: "As I live, says… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1311A…XXXI, 5. — "I acknowledged my sin to You, and I did not hide my iniquity." Ps. XXXVII, 19. — "I will declare my iniquity, and I will be troubled for my sin." Prov. XVIII, 17. — "The righteous is the first accuser… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 125:765…id: "Declare thou thy sins first, that thou mayest be justified" (Isa. xliii. 26); and also, "The righteous is his own accuser in the beginning of his speech" (Prov. xviii. 17). VERS. 19. And many of those who p… Antonius Melissa fl. 11th centuryPG 136:825B…ce in confession" (Ps. xciv. 2). "A just man shall fall seven times and shall rise again" (Prov. xxiv. 16). "The just is his own accuser in the first speech" (Prov. xviii. 17). And now the Lord your God saith: "Be… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:843C…o guards his own mouth preserves his soul from tribulation. Eccli. XX, 52. — Wisdom that is hidden and a treasure that is unseen, what is the profit in both? Prov. XVIII, 18. — A silent man calms contradiction: an… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1339C…all my soul meditate on unjust things.» Prov. x, 19.—«If you spare your lips, you will be wise.» Prov. xiii, 3.—«He who guards his tongue, guards his soul.» Prov. xviii, 18.—«A silent man calms an altercation.»… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:627D…uch laughter, and from the laughter a more serious downfall: 'A brother helped by a brother is like a fortified city, and like a kingdom strengthened by bars' (Prov. 18. 19). Do not, I pray you, dissolve this bon… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:861C…ove and concord. Which Solomon, therefore, perceiving, said: "A brother helped by a brother is like an established city, and a kingdom secured by a cross-bar" (Prov. 18. 19). Do you see how great is the strength… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:1063B…. And furthermore, do not be heavy to bring me help through your good conversation. For I still dare to trust in your charity. "A brother helped by a brother" (Prov. 18:19). I know that you will not take this am… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 52:425A…fear the wolf, the devil. For the wall of charity is firmer than adamant; And when a brother is helped by a brother, he shall be as a fortified and firm city (Prov. 18:19). I premise these things, so that you m… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:41B…efore, think that any of the things said by us are said out of enmity, but for correction. For a brother, he says, helped by a brother, is as a fortified city (Prov. 18.19). Do not, therefore, disdain it; for ne… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:73B…w him to perish; and if he is bound with one who is faint-hearted, he rouses him the more. For "a brother helped by a brother," he says, "is as a fenced city" (Prov. 18:19). This chain cannot be hindered by the… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:141C…elves together, he says; which some, he says, do, and cut off the meetings, this he forbids them. For a brother helped by a brother is as a strong city (Prov. XVIII, 19). But let us consider one another to t… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:211D…you see him irritable, if avaricious, repress it, bind him with admonition. This is friendship; thus a brother helped by a brother becomes as a fortified city (Prov. 18.19). For it is not eating and drinking tha… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 68:33C…t with all benevolent zeal; so that by this reasoning the saying of Scripture may be fulfilled in us: A brother who is helped by a brother is like a firm city (Prov. xviii, 19). For truly spiritual love is a fortifi… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1253…i, 1. — "Behold how good and how pleasant it is for brothers to dwell in unity." Proverbs xvii, 17. — "Let brothers be useful in times of necessity." Proverbs xviii, 19. — "A brother helped by a brother is like a strong and high… OrigenesPG 16:2057A…ng from this place. For they interpret it badly, 'from heavy ivory ones,' as if from barys (heavy), whereas it is from baris (a palace/tower)." [Cf. above, Prov. XVIII, 19, the note. DRACH.] JEREMIAH CHAPTER… OrigenesPG 16:2957…Hebrew. DRACH.] V. 12. A., Σ., Bāreis. Th., inhabitants. Drusius. Scholion: Bāreis is the term used locally by the Syrians for great houses. [Cf. notes on Prov. xviii, 19, and Jerem. xvii, 27. DRACH.] V. 13. [A… Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:319A…may know that they were strong and invincible because they were bound together by mutual love. For if "a brother helped by a brother is like a fortified city" (Prov. 18:19), much more do so many men, bound by th… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:1699…his thirst ver watering the mountains from his upper chambers the earth shall be satisfied with the fruit of thy works he not only prepares the nature of the waters from below and causes them to… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 128:1023…well rain being provided from above and with measure c the earth shall be satisfied with the fruit of thy works by the earth he understands the animals which are from the earth or which inhabit… Andronicus I Comnenus c. 1118–1185PG 133:845…of the earth and he shall strike the earth with the rod of his mouth and with the spirit of his lips he shall slay the wicked and justice shall be the girdle of his loins… Caesarius of Nazianzus c. 330-368/369PG 38:1061…death are in the power of the tongue a bringing forth the word as if it were a hand and deceit as a sword god… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 89:649…tore forty two of the children appropriately therefore it is said that death and life are in the power of the tongue and they shall fall because of the impudence d of their tongue likewise therefore… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 49:229A…and if we are diligent, it has utility alone, and no ruin. Hear then what he who said those former things says: Life and death are in the hand of the tongue (Prov. 18:21). And Christ the Lord declares the same… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:719…spiritual foods which not a man simply but a husband fills vers death and life are in the power of the tongue the tongue is said to bring about death when it speaks perversely setting aside… Nilus of Sinai d. c. 430PG 79:531…him who speaks and in him who listens for it is written death and life are in the power of the tongue for a slanderous tongue becomes the bed of the devil ccc to eunomius the… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 69:591…say for they have spoken evil without considering that which is written death and life are in the power of the tongue and they that rule it shall eat its fruits but since they have acted… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:383…answer but if not let thy hand be upon thy mouth for death and life are in the power of the tongue d that is under its authority and they that have the power over it… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 74:1013…instruction to be worthy of all speech for it is written that death and life are in the hand of the tongue and they that rule it shall eat the fruits thereof and the disciple of… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 76:57…it into the precipice of hell d it is written also that death and life are in the power of the tongue and they that control it shall eat its fruits another of the wise men… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 76:1473…b the impotence of the tongue is a most foul bane b death and life are in the power of the tongue a julian thinks the confusion of languages is a myth b the confusion of… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1533…for a man of fickle tongue will fall into evils and again death and life are in the power of the tongue and those who master it shall eat the fruits thereof and james says if… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1535…of words do not cast in a word because life and death are in the power of the tongue and to the ears of a fool say nothing lest he mock your wise words and another… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1341B…ss of them is the healing of the soul.» Prov. xxi, 23.—«He who keeps his own mouth and tongue, keeps his soul from distress.» «A soft tongue breaks bones.» Prov. xviii, 21.—«Death and life are in the power of th… Nicephorus I of Constantinople c. 758–828PG 100:139C…punished. And so fittingly is that divine utterance cited: Death and life are in the power of the tongue; and they that hold it shall eat the fruits thereof (Prov. XVIII, 21). 79. But these things are enough… George the Monk d. c. 914PG 117:1085…do not interject a word in the middle of a speech because death and life are in the power of the tongue the powerful have great abundance to do injustice to the powerless just as fish… Arsenius of Mount Athos fl. c. 1150PG 133:225…discarded wherefore the truth of the scripture saying appears life and death are in the power of the tongue b for death or rather the most terrible of deaths is the loss of right dogma for… Athanasius AlexandrinusPG 25:213…some time not had them but they are mine for while these are in the power of the father they are in the power of the son in like manner and what it is that the… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 32:721A…s said, "Polluted she shall be polluted, and she shall not return to her husband" (Jerem. III, 1); and, "He that keepeth an adulteress is foolish and impious" (Prov. XVIII, 22). However, he who has committed fornica… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1321B…ers the very snare of Hades. "As a worm in wood, so does a bad woman destroy a man." Prov. xxv, 20. — "He who holds an adulteress is foolish and impious." Prov. xviii, 22. — "It is better to dwell in a wilderne… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:1291A…uted" (Jer. III, 1), unless, that is to say, the husband wishes to receive her. And Solomon in the Proverbs: "He who has an adulteress is foolish and impious" (Prov. XVIII, 22), that is, he who has relations with a…