Where the Fathers quote Proverbs 22

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John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:285C…ve lovers. Let no one be as eager to acquire money, or servants, or houses, as to be loved, as to have a good name. A good name is better than much wealth (Prov. 22. 1). For the one abides, but the other per… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:411B…). Others, in turn, do not undermine a neighbor's wife or money, but his reputation; and this is unrighteousness. For "A good name is better than much wealth" (Prov. 22:1). Some indeed say that this also is und… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 71:951A…all be taken away. He says "names" in place of "remembrances," that is, their glories. Thus also Solomon explains it: "A good name is better than much wealth" (Prov. xxii, 1). Along with the priests and the names… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 77:801D…ed them most blessed, and victors over the turbulent agitations of both mind and body. «For a good name is more desirable than great riches,» as Solomon says. (Prov. xxii, 1.) For to moderate men there occurs no t… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1469…says treasures of wickedness profit nothing but righteousness delivereth from death and a good name is rather to be chosen than great riches than silver and gold a good grace he that withholdeth corn the people… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1463A…2). Why then do you lose heart? Why do you beat yourself, striving in your zeal to enclose wealth in mud and bricks? "A good name is better than great riches" (Prov. xxii, 1). If you value money because of its wor… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:213C…lement. TIT. V. — Concerning a good and an evil name. “A good name is more desirable than great riches; and good grace is better than silver and gold.” Prov. xxii, 1. “A good name is better than precious o… Archelaus of Carrhae fl. c. 262-280PG 10:1497A…ness (51), when one uses things frugally, renouncing all that is superfluous. Moreover, what is said in the Old Testament: "I make both the rich and the poor" (Prov. XXII, 2), and the Lord beatifies the poor (Matt… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:371A…ery place, the eyes of the Lord contemplate the good and the bad" (Prov. 15. 3). And again: "The rich and the poor have met together: the Lord made them both" (Prov. 22. 2). And, "When the lender and the debtor… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:1439…be revealed v the rich and the poor have met each other the lord is the maker of them both he who is rich in the wealth of either body or soul and he who is… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1773D…are described to be. For, he says, A crafty man is the seat of senses (Prov. XII, 23); and The crafty man shall be hidden from evil things coming upon him (Prov. XXII, 3: LXX); and He who guards rebukes is cr… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:1495…much blame and condemnation a vers a prudent man seeing evil hides himself but the simple pass on and are punished a man who is prudent performing the good in every way as he wisely foresees… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:1009…, 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." Proverbs xxii, 3: "A crafty man seeing the evil punished is himself instruct… Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 46:299…soul toward the upward calling loving god and one another for love and the fear of the lord are the first fulfillment of the law b yet it is not the nature of things for love… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:933A…35. — The wise shall inherit glory; but the ungodly shall exalt shame. Prov. xxi, 21. — He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life and glory. Prov. xxii, 4. — A wise generation is the fear of the… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:211D…rverse.” Prov. xiv, 2. — “He who makes his ways oblique will be in dishonor.” Prov. xxi, 8. — “Upon those who are oblique, God will send oblique paths.” Prov. xxii, 5. — “Thorns and snares are in oblique wa… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:281B…. XXI, 8. — "To the perverse, God shall send perverse ways." "Thorns and snares are in perverse ways; but he who guards his own soul shall abstain from them." Prov. XXII, 5. — "Thorns and snares are in perverse w… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:353A…e ways of the impious: nor seek the paths of the unrighteous.” “Thorns and snares are in crooked ways; but he that keeps his own soul shall be far from them.” Prov. xxii, 5. — “Thorns and snares are in perverse w… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 58:905…and several others provide this reading he that soweth iniquity shall reap evils which is how the vulgate also has it the common greek copies have he that soweth iniquity… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1457C…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 find life and glory.” Prov. xxii, 8. — “God loves a cheerful and giving man… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:185A…Job xx, 18. — "In vain has he labored, gathering riches, from which he shall not taste." Psal. xxxviii, 12. — "Verily, every man living is vainly troubled." Prov. xxii, 8. — "He who sows iniquity shall reap evi… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1395…27. — ‹He destroys himself who receives gifts.› Proverbs 17:25. — ‹He who receives gifts in the bosom of iniquity, his ways shall not be directed.› Proverbs 22:9. — ‹He who gives gifts acquires victory and honor: but he t… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:327C…⟧ S. Basil. — This is a peculiar disease of the slothful and lazy soul, to see dreams while the body is awake. LITTERA Σ. — On Mercy and Commiseration. Prov. xxii, 9. — "He who is prone to mercy shall obta… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:347B…ved.” “The good is restrained and rare.” TIT. XIII. — On a council; and that in a council, when a hearing is taking place, one ought not to converse. Prov. xxii, 10: “Cast out the pestilent man from the c… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:727…soul from the demons who had taken possession of it b verse the eyes of the lord preserve perception for upon whom he says shall i look if not upon the meek and quiet man and… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:1129B…the unstable away from the faith by your impious words. Nevertheless, the solid foundation of God stands, having this seal. Hebr. VII, 19. Joan. VIII, 36. Prov. XXII, 14.… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:939…Prov. XXII, 14. — A deep pit is the mouth of the i… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1343A…, 6, 7.—«The lips of a fool lead him into evils; his mouth is a bold caller of death. The mouth of a fool crusheth him, and his lips are a snare to his soul.» Prov. xxii, 14.—«The mouth of the iniquitous is a deep… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:1443…which leads into the precipices and pits of malice d ver stolidity is bound in the heart of a child foolishness is attached to the soul of him who is still young in age but the… Pantaleon the Deacon unknownPG 140:565C…ess of life and of the morals of children, in whose hearts, according to the voices of Wisdom, “folly is bound, and the rod of discipline shall drive it away” (Prov. XXII, 15). Let it even be granted that it is tr… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1775B…he sense which we have spoken of not to a bodily intellect, but to the virtue of the soul. And therefore if at any time it says: "Incline thy ear to my words" (Prov. XXII, 17): we must know that it requires the ear… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:351A…Prov. xxii, 17. — “Incline your ear to the sayings of… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 77:1449…my master most god fearing and most holy bishop nestorius john greeting in the lord i have made known my purpose regarding your reverence in all truth through my lord the most magnificent count irenaeus to… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:1497D…d for a long time, and after long silence and much quiet, she spoke that scriptural saying in a humble voice: "Do not do violence to the poor, for he is weak" (Prov. xxii, 22). Those present received the saying gla… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:103B…qui hominibus placent: confusi sunt, quoniam Deus sprevit eos. » — CXVIII, 118. « Sprevisti omnes discedentes a judiciis tuis, quia injusta cogitatio eorum. » Prov. XXII, 22. — « Abominatio Domini labia mendacia:… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:285B…at 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, because he is poor.” ⟦Prov. xxii, 22.⟧ “Be not impatient with a poor man, i… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 32:1333B…ror himself: so too is he liable to sin who offers injury to one whom God created in His own image. 4. Do not join yourself, he says, with an angry man ⟦Prov. XXII, 24⟧. It is a bad thing to be bound to a do… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:371C…e of the just is acceptable" (Prov. 10. 24). But as regards anger, he says, "Do not be a friend to a furious man, and do not cohabit with an angry friend" (Prov. 22. 24). "For the fool emits all his anger: bu… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:695D…ally the prophet thus exhorting you, Cease from anger, and leave fury (Ps. xxxvi, 8). And over and above, Solomon says, Do not live together with an angry man (Prov. xxii, 24). For whoever is such, is not a servant… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1507A…are at peace" (Eccli. XXVIII, 11). And it adds: "Be not a companion to an angry man, and do not dwell with a furious friend, lest perhaps you learn his ways" (Prov. XXII, 24-25). And David says concerning these: "The… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:353A…s speak of labors.” “Do not be a companion to an angry man; and do not dwell with a wrathful friend, lest you learn his ways, and take a snare for your soul.” Prov. xxii, 24. — “Do not be a companion to an angry m… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 30:941D…undaries of our ancestors, and we cross the pastures of our neighbors, and we join house to house, and field to field, and mutilate the rights of others (Prov. xxii, 26). Marine whales know the dwelling… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:525B…in the Proverbs: "Give not thyself into pledge, fearing the face of the man; for if thou hast not whereof to pay, they will take thy bed from under thy ribs" (Prov. XXII, 27). If we are in debt to so many, surel… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 24:757A…her, and he will announce to you; your elders, and they will tell you" [Deut. xxxii, 7]; and, "Do not move the ancient boundaries which your Fathers have set" [Prov. xxii, 28]. Then, being indignant that he called… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 30:1027…r equal. A little after, "Have you crossed the boundaries," does not sufficiently express the sense of Scripture, from which these [words] are taken, Proverbs xxii, 28, where although we read in the author of the Vulgate, Do n… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:135D…oof is gold. I do not intertwine spider-webs; I know the weakness of my thoughts. "Do not move the ancient boundaries," he says, "which your fathers have set" (Prov. 22. 28). To move the boundaries is not safe; a… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 77:153A…novel, useless, and truly ridiculous discovery of their own intellect, let them hear from all: "Do not move the ancient boundaries which thy fathers have set" (Prov. XXII, 28). For the way of such men is not pleasa… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 94:1449D…, but His Mother does not consist of divinity and humanity, then He is not even of the same substance as His Mother; and you have moved the ancient landmarks ⟦(cf. Prov. 22:28)⟧ which our Fathers set, by proclaiming… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:211A…Prov. xxii, 28. — “Do not move the ancient boundaries… Nilus Cabasilas c. 1298–1363PG 149:741C…athers who once met at Nicaea, should be overturned by anyone (1), mindful of Him who said: 'Do not remove the ancient boundaries which your fathers have set' (Prov. xxii, 28)." There, the holy Father calls the fai…