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Isidore of PelusiumPG 78:917expounds v.2“πας ανηρ φαινεται εαυτω δικαιος κατευθυνει δε καρδιας Κυριος.”237. On «Every man seems righteous» Anonymous (Church of Smyrna) written shortly after c. 155-160PG 5:1053…humble this one and he will exalt that one because a chalice is in the hand of the lord full of pure wine mixed and he shall pour out from it nevertheless the dregs thereof all… Clement of Alexandria c. 150 – c. 215PG 8:349…the chaff and stored in the paternal storehouse for the winnowing fan is in the hand of the lord by which the chaff which is owed to the fire is separated from the wheat and you… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:1269…ungodly but exalts those who are humble in heart for a cup is in the hand of the lord full of unmixed wine mixed he calls the heaven a mixture… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:1535…cephas and john who seemed to be pillars vers for a cup is in the hand of the lord of full wine mixed and he has inclined it from this to that but the dregs thereof… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:305…the dragon should lie beneath as an untamable anvil the adamant who is in the hand of the lord and under the shelter of his protection will suffer nothing for the saint is an adamant wall… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:379…though not entirely unmixed but in some part tempered for a cup is in the hand of the lord of pure wine full of mixture and he has inclined it from this into that but the… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:571…him should be a dragon like an unmelted anvil the adamant that is in the hand of the lord and under his protection will suffer nothing for the saint is an adamantine wall remaining impassible while… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:597…the dragon who is subject serves as an un forged anvil nothing in the hand of the lord and under his shelter shall be cowed by the adamant for the holy wall is adamant and it… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:599…regarding the golden cup of babylon when it comes for vengeance it is in the hand of the lord which has once… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:871…it is necessary for all men to know c that a cup is in the hand of the lord full of unmixed wine and he inclined from one to another but its dregs are not poured… Caesarius of Nazianzus c. 330-368/369PG 38:1093…soul into his hands for if the souls of the righteous are in the hand of the lord as the prophet says much more so are the souls of god and the word from whom we… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:339…of the circumcision he exalted those from the nations for a cup is in the hand of the lord of unmixed wine full of mixture the cup he says is in the hand of the lord… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 30:79…in speaking of the severity of the judgment that the winnowing fan is in the hand of the lord and he shall clear his threshing floor and shall gather the wheat into the barns but the… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 30:219…in with the saints into the holy things since the winnowing fan is in the hand of the lord but those who are now separated from the people as lawless bear what is happening calmly not… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:365…my lips shall not speak lawlessness i will declare to you what is in the hand of the lord behold you all know that you plot vain things against the vain this is the portion of… Mark the Deacon fl. c. 420PG 65:1243B…ibed. For he knew that this also had been done by divine revelation, and he remembered the Scripture which says: The heart of the king is in the hand of God (Prov. XXI, 1). The letters also contained that preci… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:1369…crowned with incomparable beauty saying you will be a crown of beauty in the hand of the lord and a royal diadem in the hand of your god for every holy soul and the church universally… Isidore of Pelusium d. c. 450PG 78:183…perfection h vi to ursenuphius h h on the text a cup is in the hand of the lord h a cup is in the hand of the lord full of unmixed wine spiced by this… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:1469…god he brings low one and lifts up another for a cup is in the hand of the lord of unmixed wine full of mixture and he has inclined it from this to that concerning this… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:2501…the situation forces it concerning which it has been said a cup is in the hand of the lord full of unmixed wine compounded and he poured from this into that nevertheless its dregs were not… Gregentius of Taphar traditional dates c. 502-552PG 86:673…the dregs b according to the prophet for he says a cup is in the hand of the lord full of pure wine mixed and he poured from this to that from the old law god… Olympiodorus of Alexandria fl. 6th century (c. 500-570)PG 93:281…better than you d but come i will announce to you what is in the hand of the lord those things which are with the almighty i will not deny i will tell you he says… Olympiodorus of Alexandria fl. 6th century (c. 500-570)PG 93:733…trodden and made into wine of which the psalmist says a cup is in the hand of the lord of pure wine that is of wrath for the sins are examined and as if trodden out… Cosmas Indicopleustes fl. c. 535–550PG 88:1885A…ed clemency: how could I not follow the example of God Himself? "The heart of the king is in the hand of the Lord, and whithersoever He wills, He inclines it" (Prov. xxi, 1). Obey me therefore with all speed, O R… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:775C…is own advantage from every quarter, whereas the latter cares for the utility of those over whom he rules. If the heart of the king is in the hand of God (Prov. xxi, 1), his safety is secured not by the stre… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:777A…of God alone; the things below are also yours. Be gods to those under you; that I may say something even more bold: The heart of a king is in the hand of God (Prov. xxi, 1), and this has both been said and belie… Theophanes Continuatus 10th c.PG 109:493A…all, we must obey your God-assisted counsel and command, as this purpose has been breathed into you by God. For 'the heart of the king is in the hand of God' (Prov. XXI, 1); and this is all the more reason, sinc… Nicephorus the Presbyter fl. c. 950PG 111:819…you think one should interpret what the prophet says 'for a cup is in the hand of the lord full of unmixed wine poured out and he inclined it from this to that but the dregs… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 128:767…and according to the reason of his righteous judgment for a cup in the hand of the lord of unmixed wine full of mixture the whole passage is metaphorical by the hand of the lord he… Isaac the Great, Catholicos of Armenia fl. c. 1145PG 132:1169…s anger is seasoned for us unmixed for it says a cup is in the hand of the lord full of unmixed wine b do you see how the nature of this cup is ambivalent for… Nicephorus Blemmydes 1197–c. 1272PG 142:1507…according to the worthiness of one's manner of life for a cup is in the hand of the lord full of unmixed wine of composition by hand of the lord he calls his power and for… John VI Kantakouzenos c. 1292–1383PG 154:639…judge he humbles this one and exalts that one for a cup is in the hand of the lord of pure wine full of a mixture and he has inclined from this to that but the… OrigenesPG 16:987…he will humble and this one he will exalt for a cup in the hand of the lord and wine has turned red full of mixture and he has poured out from this nevertheless its dregs… OrigenesPG 16:989…he humbles and this one he exalts for there is a cup in the hand of the lord and unmixed wine full of mixture it is poured out so that they draw from it nevertheless those… Theodore of MopsuestiaPG 66:315…be inflicted c on them and the rest just as a cup is in the hand of the lord of unmixed wine full of mixture and he has poured from this into that nevertheless the dregs… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:1011A…Eccli. xxxvii, 30. — Son, prove thy soul in thy life, and see what is evil for it, and give not that unto it: for all things are not profitable for all men. Prov. xxi, 2. — Every man seemeth just to himself; b… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:419…the more toward this detestable passion. TIT. XIII. On inordinate self-love; and that no one ought to pronounce himself righteous or to praise himself. Prov. xxi, 2. — “Every man seems righteous to himsel… 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 Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:1073B…should tell the truth at some time. For it is said that to speak just things and to tell the truth is more pleasing to God than the blood of sacrifices (Prov. 21:3). You shall offer to God a gift accepta… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1203A…of my mouth; there is nothing perverse in them, nor twisted.” Prov. XIV, 22, 25. — “The good devise mercy and truth. A faithful witness delivers from evils.” Prov. XXI, 3. — “To do justice and to speak the trut… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1379A…stice 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 justice." Prov. XXI, 3. — "To do justice and to speak truth is… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1153A…f the impious is poverty." (Ibid. 25): "The impious is brought to naught by a passing whirlwind." (Prov. xi, 19): "The pursuits of the impious lead to death." (Prov. xxi, 4): "The lamp of the impious is sin." "Th… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1287C…Psal. LXXI, 1. — ‹O God, give your judgment to the king, and your justice,› and what follows. Psal. XCVIII, 3. — ‹The honor of the king loves judgment.› Prov. XXI, 4. — ‹As the rush of water, so is the hea… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:431…lies shall not tarry in my sight prov x he that getteth treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death prov xii lying lips are abomination to… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:433A…"He who works treasures with a lying tongue pursues vanity, and comes upon the snare of death." Prov. xxi, 6. "A lying tongue hates truth." Prov. xx… OrigenesPG 16:1423…lead to abundance and everyone who is hasty surely comes to want the getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a fleeting vapor for those who seek death the violence of the wicked will sweep… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:211D…“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 be in dishonor.” Prov. xxi, 8. — “Upon those who are oblique, God wil… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:281B…27. — "A perverse man brings destruction upon himself. A perverse man sends out evils, and separates friends." "To the perverse, God will send perverse ways." Prov. XXI, 8. — "To the perverse, God shall send per… Clement of Rome d. c. 100PG 1:583…a foolish woman so does a wicked woman destroy men and again it is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop than with a talkative and quarrelsome woman do not therefore imitate such women… Clement of Rome d. c. 100PG 1:587…one who knows the scriptures to use that saying written in wisdom it is better to dwell in a desert than with a contentious and loquacious woman therefore o women show forth your piety toward god… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:1433…to god by his own exhortations and reconciles him to him ver it is better to dwell in a wilderness than with a contentious and irascible woman just as it is better for a man to… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:1477…drives the tongue of the one who sees it to slander vers it is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop than with a brawling woman in a common house c it is incomparably… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:1785…to that which is less one receives the beginning of illumination ver it is better to dwell in a desert than with a contentious and talkative and irascible woman didymus it is better to be a… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:909…in wood so does a wicked woman destroy her husband prov xxi it is better to dwell in a desert than with a contentious talkative and irritable woman sir xxv i would rather dwell with a… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1321…xxv he who holds an adulteress is foolish and impious prov xviii it is better to dwell in a wilderness than with a contentious talkative and irritable woman prov xxi drops of rain drive a man… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1561B…, and Lot departed from the east, and they were separated." (Gen. XIII, 8 sqq.). "It is better to dwell in a corner of the open air, than in a common house." (Prov. XXI, 9; XXV, 24). "Do not be a partner with o… OrigenesPG 16:1423…the wicked will sweep them away of a house better to live in a corner of the housetop than with a contentious woman and a shared house the soul of the wicked desires evil his neighbor… Antonius Melissa fl. 11th centuryPG 136:1087…a malicious woman he who keeps an adulteress is foolish and impious it is better to dwell in a desert than with a quarrelsome talkative and irascible woman malachi the prophet beware of your spouse and… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:1009…t." II Peter ii, 9: "The Lord knows how to deliver the godly out of temptation, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished." Proverbs xxi, 11: "When the pestilent is punished, the simple becomes wiser.… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:93…e are heard then, when we also hear the coming poor. "He who," he says, "shuts his ears so as not to hear the needy, God will not hearken to his supplication" (Prov. 21. 13). "Blessed is he who understands concer… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:729C…ll He allow you, who have sinned against Him, to go unpunished? For he who stops his ears, he says, so as not to hear the beggar, God will not hear his prayer (Prov. 21. 13). Let us therefore be such toward our f… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:187B…o partnership for the sake of deliberation. TIT. II. — Concerning those who labor under sickness and infirmity; and that it is necessary to visit them. Prov. xxi, 13 — "He who shuts his ears so as not to h… OrigenesPG 16:497…of the poor should be brought to him and he will hear the cry of the poor he h job chapter xxxiv h a symmacus without cause b c and the iniquity of the almighty it… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:409B…ured 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. xxi, 14. "God loves a cheerful giver." II Co… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:411…ake my bread, and my wine, and my victims which I have prepared for them that shear my sheep, and I shall give them to men, whom I know not whence they are? » Prov. xxi, 14 — « He that spareth gifts, excitethe a… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1363B…Job ix, 23. — "The just are mocked. For they are delivered into the hands of the wicked." Job xii, 4. — "A just and blameless man has become a laughing-stock." Prov. xxi, 15. — "The pious man is unclean before the… OrigenesPG 16:1349C…apter X of Proverbs The [reading] of Symmachus, but corrupted. Symmachus translates [this] in this chapter, v. 29: likewise, Symmachus and Theodotion, Prov. XXI, 15. The Vulgate, however, followed this in… Antonius Melissa fl. 11th centuryPG 136:879…upon them proverbs xxi a needy man loves temperance he who loves wine and oil shall not be rich it is better to receive a little with justice than many fruits with injustice it is better… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1151D…destruction becomes easy and pleasant." "Whithersoever the impious enters, he is destroyed." (Prov. x, 3): "The Lord will overturn the fruit of the impious." (Prov. xxi, 18): "The impious does unjust works."… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 15:911…adam to the number of the sons of israel he found him in the land of the desert and in the waste of the howling of the wilderness he shall move himself he shall spread out… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:1433…to god by his own exhortations and reconciles him to him ver it is better to dwell in a wilderness than with a contentious and irascible woman just as it is better for a man to… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1321B…olds an adulteress is foolish and impious." Prov. xviii, 22. — "It is better to dwell in a wilderness than with a contentious, talkative, and irritable woman." Prov. xxi, 19. — "Drops of rain drive a man out of hi… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:313…t the statement in the book of Proverbs is true in these matters: “A desirable treasure will rest upon the mouth of the wise, but foolish men will devour it.” ⟦Prov. xxi, 20⟧ It would be to the praise of those who… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:933A…e are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. Prov. iii, 35. — The wise shall inherit glory; but the ungodly shall exalt shame. Prov. xxi, 21. — He that followeth after righteousnes… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1379A…ul reward." Prov. XIII, 6. — "Justice keeps the innocent." Prov. XV, 9, 5. — "God loves those who pursue justice. In abundant justice there is great strength." Prov. XXI, 21. — "The way of justice and mercy shall… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1457B…shows mercy to the poor lends to God; and according to his gift, he will repay him.” Prov. xxviii, 17. — “As many as give to the poor shall not be in want.” Prov. xxi, 21. — “The way of justice and mercy shall… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 17:247B…; but whoever commits sin is a slave of sin; surely every luxurious person is a slave of sin. But on the last day he will mourn for the cause of his own ruin (Prov. XXI, 23). The Lord humbles the contemptuous,… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1341A…e; but the one who keeps it shall be filled with the spirit.» Prov. xvi, 24.—«Good words are honeycombs, and the sweetness of them is the healing of the soul.» Prov. xxi, 23.—«He who keeps his own mouth and tongue… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:1001A…the Lord will see, and it will not please Him, and He will turn 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 lawle… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1477A…s, and olive groves, and vineyards, and sheep, and male servants, and female servants. And the leprosy of Naaman shall cling to you, and to your seed forever. Prov. xxi, 24. “He who is stingy with gifts stirs up… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1699A…d: “In all thy works be quick, and no sickness shall befall thee” (Eccli. XXXII, 27). For the sluggard shall be in desire, but the ways of the brave are level (Prov. XXI, 25). David likewise says: “This is a labor… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 126:197A…d fellowship of the faithless. But Solomon also says: “The sacrifices of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord, because they are offered in transgression” (Prov. XXI, 27). For what fellowship has light with da… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:433A…f death." Prov. xxi, 6. "A lying tongue hates truth." Prov. xxvi, 28. "Remove far from me a vain word and a lie." Prov. xxx, 8. "A false witness shall perish." Prov. xxi, 28. "Be not a false witness against thy fe… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 15:43A…v, 7, ם, for םםם, which others translate and thou shalt not know, the LXX read םם, for they translate םםם םםםם, weapons of senses or of knowledge. Likewise Prov. xxi, 29, where םם is read, Aquila and Symmachus… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:743D…ERMON IV On fortitude and strength. Matt. xvi, 24. — If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. Prov. xxi, 30, 31 (LXX xxi, 30). — There is no wisdom… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:745…a the horse is prepared against the day of battle but help is from the lord sirach xiii be not a partner with one who… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:339…Prov. xxi, 31. — "A horse is prepared for the day of…