Where the Fathers quote Proverbs 23

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Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:307B…e and won, so that He might open the way to conquer by fasting, and so that you might know that this kind of demon is conquered by fasts. 84. Exod. 1, 22. 85. Prov. XXIII, 1. 86. Matth. IV, 1. 2 et seqq. 87. Exod.… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:549B…set forth upon a clean table. But who among us is there who has such a clean table that loaves may be offered to the Lord upon it? "If you sit," says Solomon (Prov. xxiii, 1), "to dine at the table of a powerful m… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:371B…sheep for clothing" (Prov. 27. 25-26). And again: "If you sit to dine as a guest at the table of the great, understand with your mind what is set before you" (Prov. 23. 1); and other similar things. It is calle… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1411B…use you have seen me, you have believed. Blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed." TITLE XXVII. — Concerning supper and feasting. Prov. xxiii, 1-6. — "Eat not with an envious man, and de… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1529C…(Deut. viii, 12-14). "When you have eaten and drunk, take heed to yourself, lest your heart be led astray, lest you be deceived in the satiety of the belly" (Prov. xxiii, 1). "They have grown great and rich;… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:879C…o, but let us watch and be sober. For they who sleep, sleep at night; and they who are drunk, are drunk at night. But we, who are of the day, let us be sober. Prov. xxiii, 2. — Every sleepy person shall be clothed… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 41:853A…ting and drunkenness, and cares of this life" (Luc. XXI, 34); and, "If thou art insatiable, do not desire his rich meats; for they are joined to a lying life" (Prov. XXIII, 3). But the holy Apostle more abundantly,… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:285B…the poor, because he is poor.” ⟦Prov. xxii, 22.⟧ “Be not impatient with a poor man, if thou have nothing; and from thine own understanding, refrain thyself.” ⟦Prov. xxiii, 4.⟧ “Better is the poor man who walketh… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1757…to cast us down by the fall of a similar vice. Therefore, Solomon, the wisest of all, advises not even to dine with an envious man, nor to come to his banquet (Prov. xxiii, 6), showing by this that during the whole… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1801…ates or converses with an envious person, nor does he even study to be at the same table with him.” Actually, it alludes to that saying of Solomon in Proverbs xxiii, 6: Do not dine with an envious man, nor desire his food. A… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:957B…ius. And upon receiving it, they murmured," etc. Jas. iii, 16: "For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice." Prov. xxiii, 6: "Do not eat the bread of a man who is… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:411B…he eyes of Saul, and he said: To David they have given ten thousands, and to me they have given a thousand. And Saul was eyeing David from that day forward. » Prov. xxiii, 6, 7 — « Be not with an envious man, and… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 73:639C…e evil men, lest they hate thee (Prov. ix, 8), since hatred cannot be without detriment; but speak rather into the ears of those who listen, as it is written (Prov. xxiii, 9). For the world is prone to sin; but th… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1215B…ov. VI, 12 — "A foolish and wicked man walks in perverse ways. He even nods with his eyes, treads with his feet, and teaches with the gestures of his fingers." Prov. XXIII, 9 — "Do not speak in the ears of a fool,… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:209A…phan who had no helper.” Deut. xxiv, 17. — “You shall not take the widow’s garment as a pledge.” Psal. lxvii, 5. — “The father of orphans and judge of widows.” Prov. xxiii, 10. — “Do not enter into the possession of… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:1151…he that spares the rod hates his son for if you strike him with the rod he shall not die but you shall deliver his soul from death a god therefore makes his power known when… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:395C…isciplining a child, for if you strike him with a rod, he will not die. For you shall indeed strike him with a rod, but you shall deliver his soul from death" (Prov. XXIII, 13, 14). For what son is there whom a fath… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1765…one that is to recall him to discipline for if thou strike him with the rod he shall not die for thou shalt strike him with the rod and thou shalt deliver his soul from death… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:295B…fresh thee, and shall give delight to thy soul.” Prov. xiii, 24. — “He that spareth the rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him beticketh him diligently.” Prov. xxiii, 13. — “Withhold not correction from a chil… Clement of Alexandria c. 150 – c. 215PG 9:839…he shall not die for thou indeed shalt strike him with a rod and shalt deliver his soul from death in all editions there is an error of the copyists where clement brings forward these words… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:295…for if thou strike him with the rod he shall not die thou shalt beat him with the rod and deliver his soul from hell prov xxix the rod and reprimand give wisdom prov xxiii a… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:233…said my son let not your heart envy sinners but be in the fear of the lord all the day for it would be fitting for those who are truly sound of mind to be imitators… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 71:137…the pursuit of what is profitable saying my son let not thy heart envy sinners but be thou in the fear of the lord all the day for how could one wish to imitate those whom… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:1453…are true ver let not your heart emulate sinners but be in the fear of the lord all the day long for if you keep these things there shall be descendants for you and your hope… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1585B…do iniquity. Do not emulate him who prospers in his way, in a man who does injustice. Do not emulate so as to do evil; for they who do evil shall be cut off.» Prov. xxiii, 17. — «Let not your heart envy sinners.» P… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:65D…I was jealous,” etc. — “Behold, they are sinners and abundant in the world,” etc. Psal. lxxiv, 8. — “God is judge: he humbles this one, and exalts that one.” Prov. xxiii, 17. — “Let not your heart emulate sinners,… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:881D…not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness. Eccl. vii, 3. — It is better to go to the house of mourning than to the house of feasting. Prov. xxiii, 20, 21. — Be not a wine-bibber; for every… Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 44:1401…ght take away, or might remove something from a worn-out garment, which had been added to fill and mend it. In the following period, the passage from Proverbs XXIII, 21, is cited: For every drunkard and whoremonger shall be poo… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:375…Prov. XXIII, 21. — « Vestietur laceris pannosisque… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:289D…your father, and do not reject the precepts of your mother. For you shall receive a crown of graces upon your head, and a golden chain about your neck. » Prov. xxiii, 22. — « Hear your father, and do not despi… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:295B…him with the rod, he shall not die. Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and deliver his soul from hell.” Prov. xxix, 15. — “The rod and reprimand give wisdom.” Prov. xxiii, 24. — “A just father bringeth up his child… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:377C…disciplined son shall be wise." Prov. XI, 19. — "A just son is born to life." "Let your father and mother rejoice in you, and let her who bore you be glad." Prov. XXIII, 25. — "A father is cheered by a man who lo… Basilius Caesariensis MagnusPG 29:223B…m the stroke of a poisonous beast, according to what Solomon wrote concerning the wicked woman: "Do not cast your eye upon her, but recoil; do not linger" [Prov. 23:26, var.]. Now, I know some who in their y… Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 46:1219A…it those subject to them a little freedom." Verily, even tax gatherers grant some little liberty to those beholden to them. 1220 Recte Salomon. The passage is Prov. xxiii, 27, pithos gar tetrimmenos estin allotrio… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 15:329…readings on Genesis ch. XLIX V. 12. Thus our two manuscripts, which however have katakharoi—a mistake, where katharoi should be read. For in Proverbs XXIII, 29, Aquila translates the same term as katharoi, whereby it… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:207A…To whom is woe, to whom is tumult, to whom are troubles and trifles, to whom is judgment? Is it not to those who drink wine unceasingly? Whose eyes are bleary (Prov. 23.29)? I know all this well; but I will not… Antonius Melissa fl. 11th centuryPG 136:917…strongholds prov xxiii every drunkard and whoremonger shall be clothed with rags who hath woe who hath sorrow who hath contentions who hath brawling who hath wounds without cause who hath redness of eyes do not… Antonius Melissa fl. 11th centuryPG 136:917…who hath wounds without cause who hath redness of eyes do not they that tarry long at the wine and go to seek where compotations are made basil wine given by god to the temperate as… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 30:371A…Hebrews to call any drink that can produce drunkenness "strong drink." Those, therefore, who immediately at the beginning of the day, according to the Proverb (Prov. xxiii, 31), cast their eyes upon cups and bowls,… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 30:1099…herefore in accordance. Not as it was before, "therefore in accordance with the proverb," lest anyone think the adage profane, for it is in Solomon, Proverbs xxiii, 31: Ei gar eis tas phialas kai ta potēria dōs tous ophthalmou…