Where the Fathers quote Proverbs 19

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Gregory of Nazianzus c. 329–390PG 36:171D…to rave and be insane. Hence he exhorts all, both prelates and subjects, to the virtue of humility, and stimulates them so that, in all… 1 Cor. XII, 28. Prov. XIX, 1.… Gregory of Nazianzus c. 329–390PG 36:859…215 v. m. Those who are superfluous in the elegance of words and in syllogistic demonstrations. P. 597, A. F. 215 v. i. Elias notes the parody of Proverbs 19:1: "Better a poor man walking in truth than a rich fool." F.… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:793A…Job xx, 15. — Riches unjustly gathered shall be vomited up. Prov. xix, 1. — Better is a poor man who is righteou… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 74:523B…to anyone rather than to our own folly? For is this not what Solomon said earlier: "The foolishness of a man ruins his ways, but he accuses God in his heart" (Prov. XIX, 3)? But this is not a matter of dispu… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1215…r a senseless man cannot purchase wisdom." Prov. XII, 16 — "The fool immediately proclaims his anger." Prov. XIII, 16 — "The fool has spread forth his malice." Prov. XIX, 3 — "The folly of a man corrupts his ways… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:263B…emplation." "No virtue is as accustomed to beget wisdom as is gentleness." Title XIV. — On those who, through ignorance, sin and blaspheme against God. Prov. xix, 3. — "The folly of a man supplanteth his… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:285B…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 neighbor.” ⟦Prov. xix, 4.⟧ “Glory shall uphold the humble in sp… Pope Hormisdas c. 450-523 (pope 514-523)PG 86:105D…u, lying, for my sake" [Matth. v, 11], but for himself, he has without doubt brought upon himself eternal death; for a "false witness shall not be unpunished" [Prov. xix, 5]. These things being finished, he spea… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1565…man shall feed upon winds for the lying tongue hates truth and a false witness shall not be unpunished and he that accuses unjustly shall not be saved and a false witness shall perish but a… Athanasius AlexandrinusPG 25:251C…ttempt more serious things; and they accuse him easily, nor do they fear that which is written in the Holy Scriptures: A false witness shall not go unpunished (Prov. XIX, 5), and, The mouth that belieth slayeth t… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:75A…hey strike into the inmost parts of the belly." Prov. xv, 15. — "The wise and prudent call those bad: but those who are sweet in speech shall be heard more." Prov. xix, 6. — "Many pay court to faces of kings."… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:85A…ousness from the Lord, and His works are righteous weights.” (Prov. XVI, 11) “Many pay court to the persons of princes, but from the Lord comes what is just.” (Prov. XIX, 6) “He who fashioned every breath, He kno… OrigenesPG 16:1407…the lord separate he shall not be unpunished he shall not escape and every man is a friend to the giver of gifts following heart it is not becoming he shall frustrate he shall not be… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:285B…eth his poor brother shall be far from friendship. Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.” ⟦Prov. xix, 7, 22.⟧ “Do not violence to the poor, be… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:551D…queen of thoughts, the teacher of those things which are good and honest: of which the writer of Proverbs said, And he who possesses prudence, loves himself (Prov. 19, 8): and again: Possess wisdom, possess p… Pope Hormisdas c. 450-523 (pope 514-523)PG 86:105…for himself he has without doubt brought upon himself eternal death for a false witness shall not be unpunished prov xix these things being finished he speaks much and unnecessarily in what follows regarding the books… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1565…man shall feed upon winds for the lying tongue hates truth and a false witness shall not be unpunished and he that accuses unjustly shall not be saved and a false witness shall perish but a… Cosmas Indicopleustes fl. c. 535–550PG 88:905B…nclude at once, we who strive toward true piety must practice temperance regarding those things whose pleasures are typically sought by those who live in lust. Prov. xix, 10. Scholion 8. Some men abstain from… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1215A…plains against God." Prov. XV, 2 — "The mouth of fools will proclaim evil things." Prov. XVII, 10 — "A fool, even if he is scourged, does not perceive it." Prov. XIX, 10 — "Delights are not for a fool." Prov.… Clement of Alexandria c. 150 – c. 215PG 9:1099…these words: "The merciful man is long-suffering." You will find all those things , except for the first two words ho men, in the same manner in Proverbs xix, 11, in the Greek version of the Elders. The words of the thir… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:383A…much. A long-suffering man is great in prudence. » — « A long-suffering man shall appease contentions. » Prov. xv, 18 — « A merciful man is long-suffering. » Prov. xix, 11 — « I will bear the wrath of the Lord,… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 49:49D…the common life of us all? I have heard many saying that "The threat of a king is like the wrath of a lion," and they are falling down and suffering pain (Prov. 19:12). What then shall we say to them? That… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:131…ow great a thing it was to restrain a mind drunk with desire; he did not listen to that saying of Solomon: "The threats of a king are like the rage of a lion" (Prov. XIX. 12); but having lifted his eyes to the tru… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:697A…out of the Master’s house. He did not look at the bulk of his authority; he did not listen to Solomon saying, The threat of a king is like the wrath of a lion (Prov. 19:12); but looking toward the true King of t… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1289A…ruth, his throne shall be established for a testimony.› Prov. XVI, 14. — ‹The indignation of a king is the messenger of death, but a wise man will appease it.› Prov. XIX, 12. — ‹The threat of a king is like the ro… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 30:1017…which we have vowed." Let us perform the vows which we have vowed—and, "You have fulfilled your vows." Basil, however, used the words of Solomon in Proverbs XIX, 13: "And there are no pure prayers," where the other Hebrew wo… Basilius Caesariensis MagnusPG 29:281C…God. And since not every gift is acceptable to God, but only that which one offers from a pure heart—For, says he, the prayers of a harlot’s hire are not pure (Prov. xix, 13); and again Jeremiah: Shall vows, says… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:615A…ing: "For there is no power but from God: and those that are, are ordained of God." So also when a certain wise man says, "By God, a wife is adapted to a man" (Prov. 19.14), he says this because God established… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:787B…vedst according to the law of thy Lord, either from paternal inheritance—because God so ordained: Parents, he says, shall divide spoils for their children (Prov. XIX, 14)—or from marriage that obtained opulenc… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:241C…h." — Job XXXI, 9. — "If my heart hath been deceived upon a woman, and if I have laid wait at my neighbour's door: let my wife be a harlot to another." — Prov. XIX, 14. — "A woman is joined to a man by the L… Anastasius of SinaiPG 89:353B…violence to his own destruction” (Prov. XVI, 26). And: “He that keepeth the commandment, keepeth his own soul: but he that neglecteth his own ways, shall die” (Prov. XIX, 16). And: “The wicked man when he is come… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 30:979…must that of Psalm XXXVI, 22 be understood: Daneizetai o amartolos, kai ouk apotisei — "The sinner borrows (takes a loan), and will not repay;" and Proverbs XIX, 17: Daneizei Theo o eleon ptochon — "He lends to God who has… Nectarius of Constantinople c. 335-397PG 39:1833C…f. Psal. LXXXVIII, 15); and elsewhere: "I will have mercy, and not sacrifice" (Matt. IX, 13; XII, 7); and: "He that hath pity on the poor lendeth to the Lord" (Prov. XIX, 17). Nevertheless, so that I may keep the… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 49:333A…e things and things like them; but would that, having learned them often, we also practiced the good even a little. He who has pity on the poor lends to God (Prov. 19. 17). Let us lend our almsgiving to God, th… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 49:335…Inasmuch, He says, as you did it to one of these least, you did it to me (Matt. 25:40). Is the word not true: "He who has pity on the poor, lends to the Lord" (Prov. 19:17)? And see the wonderful thing: He menti… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 53:37D…ce toward the poor, knowing what a recompense will lie in store for us for this treatment of them. For he who has mercy on the poor, he says, lends to God (Prov. 19:17). Behold a strange and paradoxical natu… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:235B…when you give to the poor? Did I tell you "Give"? Did you hear it from me, so that you demand it from me? He said: "He who has pity on the poor, lends to God" (Prov. 19:17). Have you lent to God? Demand it from… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:531…Judge writes the remission; He receives without a document, yet brings forward handwritten notes. For whoever is compassionate to the poor, lends to the Lord (Prov. 19:17). That which you now cast into the hand… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:595…e mercy above sacrifice" (Id. 6:6); and, "Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy" (Matt. 5:7); and again, "He who pities the poor lends to God" (Prov. 19:17). Where you have sown, there strive to… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:755…oor, to visit the infirm, to cover those who are without clothing, to forgive needy debtors, to seek a loan from God. For He who pities the poor, lends to God (Prov. 19:17). These things indeed the angels seeing… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:703B…n through the poor? Have you not read that I have called them my own brothers? Have you not heard the Scripture saying, "He who pities the poor, lends to God" (Prov. XIX, 17)? Have you not learned that, "Judgment… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:741…ks the Judge of the ages to come. Let us therefore acquire as a debtor him who is about to judge there. For he who has pity on the poor, he says, lends to God (Prov. 19:17). Let us strive to be worthy to be set… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:747D…pauper, but a lender to God. And from where, you will say, will this happen to me? Believe Scripture, which says: "He who has pity on the poor, lends to God" (Prov. 19:17); and you will hear from him: "Insofar… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:747…ne Himself toward a cup of cold water. He is accustomed to accept the intention of a merciful pauper: for He Himself says: He who pities the poor lends to God (Prov. 19. 17): to whom is due glory and power everyw… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:769…the Holy Spirit, now and always, and to the ages of ages. Amen. On Almsgiving Divine Scripture says: He who has pity on the poor lends to the Lord (Prov. 19:17). See what a creditor the merciful have… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:719A…mong men, but even purposely seek it so that it may be more, yet toward God we are so petty-minded and stingy? He who has pity on the poor lends to the Lord (Prov. 19:17). And do you say to me, "Lord, do you b… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1457B…to the poor is to be called blessed.” Prov. xv, 27. — “By mercy and faith sins are purged away.” Prov. xvii, 5. — “He who shows mercy shall receive mercy.” Prov. xix, 17. — “He who shows mercy to the poor lend… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1465A…behalf, who receives a little through the poor man and will render great things in return for it. For he who has mercy on the poor, lends to the Lord, he says (Prov. xix, 17). He who gives money asks for alms fro… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1469C…ss? — Whoever distributes his own wealth to those laboring in want and poverty will never be poor. For he who pities the poor lends to God, says the Scripture (Prov. XIX, 17). This debtor is able to pay. Faithful… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1471C…okes the one who created him to anger, he certainly honors the Creator who cherishes his work. He lends to the Lord who takes pity on the poor, says Scripture (Prov. xix, 17). Who does not receive a debtor who wil… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:965A…according to what is said: "He is generous all the day long and lends, and the righteous man," and again, "He who pities the poor lends to God" (Ps. CXVI, 26; Prov. XIX, 17). It was necessary, therefore, in the… Basilius Caesariensis MagnusPG 29:277D…f, he who, having received small things through the poor man, will give back great things in their place. "For he who has mercy on the poor lends to the Lord" (Prov. XIX, 17). Do you not wish to have the Master of… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:1105D…s in Greek, sometimes clearly by different [ones], as they translate this also as ⟦Greek text omitted⟧. Job IV, 13: ⟦Greek text omitted⟧. ⟦Greek text omitted⟧, Prov. XIX, 18: ⟦Greek text omitted⟧; yet no one will… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:295B…— “The rod and reprimand give wisdom.” Prov. xxiii, 24. — “A just father bringeth up his children well; and in a wise son he shall be delighted in his soul.” Prov. xix, 18. — “Instruct thy son: for so he is of g… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 17:247B…mes anger by parts. The narrator shall be to those who keep the law the Lord in the kingdom; to the transgressors he shall not be a narrator but a punisher (Prov. XIX, 19). He demonstrates that no one is hard… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:721…fall into madness vers hear my son the discipline of thy father that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end he calls god the father here and by discipline he signifies the manner of life… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:979A…].—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. Prov. xix, 21.—Many are the thoughts in the heart of… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1263B…Lord brings to nothing the counsels of nations, but He reproves the thoughts of peoples," etc. Ps. lxvii, 5. — "Terrible in counsels above the sons of men." Prov. xix, 21. — "Many are the thoughts in the heart… Nicetas Choniates c. 1155–1217PG 139:425B…rted are the plans of men and their thoughts are fickle,” but the counsel of the Lord is firm and immutable, and there is no one at all who shall frustrate it (Prov. xix, 21). When, therefore, Manuel had confirmed… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:285B…and from thine own understanding, refrain thyself.” ⟦Prov. xxiii, 4.⟧ “Better is the poor man who walketh in his integrity than the rich man who is a liar.” ⟦Prov. xix, 22.⟧ “The wisdom of the poor man is despi… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:683B…I ask it to be done in me, your servant. For it 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, 23 and III, 7 and XVI, 6). 39. Fix in… OrigenesPG 16:1411…hear counsel and receive correction and he who is satisfied shall abide he shall not be visited with evil in the armpit he shall bring it back vulgate latin that a servant should rule over princes… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:387A…se sinners themselves are beyond hope of cure, hear Solomon saying in the Proverbs: When the pestilent man is flogged, the imprudent will become more clever (Prov. XIX, 25). He did not say that the one being flo… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:335A…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 wise." Prov. xix, 25 — "If you rebuke a prudent man, you wil… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:293C…— “Cursed be he that setteth light by his father or his mother. And all the people shall say, Amen.” Prov. — “A disobedient son shall be in destruction.” Prov. xix, 26. — “He that wasteth his father, and cha… Daniel Heinsius 1580-1655PG 43:1107C…calamities of the just are called thlipseis by Scripture, and those of the impious mastigas, is because it is said: Scourges are prepared for the unruly, Prov. xix, 29, or that other from the royal Prophet,…