Where the Fathers quote Proverbs 26

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Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:345…i speak to them in parables a such parables are for example as snow in summer and as rain in harvest so is a faithful messenger to those who send him and again as winds and… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 89:655C…ow could it be otherwise? He who reviles in vain curses himself, as Solomon says: "As birds fly and as sparrows, so an empty curse shall not come upon anyone" (Prov. xxvi, 2). God therefore permitting, as it has b… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1255B…danger to hear foul words. TIT. XLVII. — Concerning cursing, whether it be uttered justly or unjustly; and that one ought to bless, and not curse. Prov. xxvi, 2. — «As birds fly to and fro, and as sp… Pope Callistus I c. 165-222 (pope 217-222)PG 10:123…ignorant man who lives reprehensibly according to his foolishness as scripture says answer not a fool according to his folly he does not live well who does not believe rightly he who is faithful wills no… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:639…have questioned about such things to remain silent obeying him who says answer not a fool according to his folly lest thou also be like unto him but answer a fool according to his folly lest… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 32:1333A…bler seems in a certain way to be rendered like him. Therefore, I think, the wise Solomon has decreed that one should not answer a fool according to his folly ⟦Prov. XXVI, 4⟧. For just as he who has dishonored the… Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:989…partly through experience and partly by hear say for it is written answer not a fool according to his folly but lest anyone should fall into this evil inadvertently or suspect that the things they teach… Nilus of Sinai d. c. 430PG 79:143…for the sake of god cxlvii to the same do not answer a fool according to his folly lest you become like him but answer a fool according to his folly lest he appear wise in… Nilus of Sinai d. c. 430PG 79:1519…together with the gospel c a location in proverbs do not answer a fool according to his folly lest you become like him is illustrated b the providence of god is our mother c providence offers… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1505…but the anger of a fool is heavier than both and again answer not a fool according to his folly lest you become like him but answer a fool according to his folly lest he seem… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1603…and do not heap wood upon his fire and do not answer a fool according to his folly that you may not become like him but answer a fool according to his folly that he may… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1215A…f 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. XXVI, 4 — "Do not answer a fool according to hi… Nicephorus I of Constantinople c. 758–828PG 100:253…of this wise man is silence not better for it is written answer not a fool according to his folly but lest those who appear wise to themselves and are defenders of the apostasy might seem… George the Monk d. c. 914PG 117:1113…evils against thy friend who dwells with thee and trusts in thee answer not a fool according to his folly lest thou also become like unto him but answer a fool according to his folly lest… Gregory Palamas c. 1296–1359PG 151:1055…god befitting and natural grace of the spirit h discourse eleventh h answer not a fool according to his folly c the word of the wise man says solomon through his few words teaching the great… Gregory Palamas c. 1296–1359PG 151:1057…reason indeed it also seemed best to us not to answer the fool according to his folly lest we be made like unto him according to the wise proverb for against him and his arguments what… Constantine Harmenopoulos c. 1320 – c. 1385PG 150:839…brought forward by gregoras against us refutes them as thinking this h answer not a fool according to his… Basilius Caesariensis MagnusPG 29:537C…radicts seems in a way to become similar to him who speaks vanities. Wherefore, I think, the wise Solomon counsels not to answer a fool according to his folly (Prov. xxvi, 4). For those arguments which were never… Anastasius of SinaiPG 89:283A…ely instructs those who undertake to speak the wisdom of God to others, saying: "Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest he seem to himself to be wise" [Prov. 26, 4]. Now what the most wise Solomon in… Clement of Alexandria c. 150 – c. 215PG 9:37…following argument for we are taught that like follows like solomon says answer a fool according to his folly wherefore to those who seek the wisdom that is among them we must offer what is suitable… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:639…about such things to remain silent obeying him who says answer not a fool according to his folly lest thou also be like unto him but answer a fool according to his folly lest he be… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 32:1333…therefore i think the wise solomon has decreed that one should not answer a fool according to his folly prov xxvi for just as he who has dishonored the imperial image is punished no differently than… Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 45:1301…of solomon seems to look to this commanding that one should not answer a fool according to his folly but since there is a danger that through our silence falsehood might prevail over the truth and… Nilus of Sinai d. c. 430PG 79:143…themselves for the sake of god cxlvii to the same do not answer a fool according to his folly lest you become like him but answer a fool according to his folly lest he appear wise… Nilus of Sinai d. c. 430PG 79:1519…flow together with the gospel c a location in proverbs do not answer a fool according to his folly lest you become like him is illustrated b the providence of god is our mother c providence… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 75:723…against their vomit is it not better to be silent do not answer a fool according to his folly says solomon but lest as if in the exercise of speech provided as a defense they should… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1505…anger of a fool is heavier than both and again answer not a fool according to his folly lest you become like him but answer a fool according to his folly lest he seem wise in… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1603…man and do not heap wood upon his fire and do not answer a fool according to his folly that you may not become like him but answer a fool according to his folly that he… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1215…prov xix delights are not for a fool prov xxvi do not answer a fool according to his folly lest you become like him but answer a fool according to his folly lest he seem wise… Nicephorus I of Constantinople c. 758–828PG 100:427…and mental derangement it is not even appropriate to answer do not answer a fool according to his folly we are taught but for the sake of the truth and consistency of the argument and the… George the Monk d. c. 914PG 117:1113…thy friend who dwells with thee and trusts in thee answer not a fool according to his folly lest thou also become like unto him but answer a fool according to his folly lest he appear… Symeon Metaphrastes fl. c. 960, d. c. 1000PG 114:1429…he said to them it is a scriptural saying brothers 'do not answer a fool according to his folly ' if he had said 'bless me ' would he not have heard 'may the lord bless… Gregory Palamas c. 1296–1359PG 151:1057B…m wise in his own eyes; for this, too, the wise writer of Proverbs adds, saying: "But answer a fool according to his folly, lest he seem wise in his own eyes" (Prov. XXVI, 5). Therefore, all the things that Gregor… Basilius Caesariensis MagnusPG 29:537…who speaks vanities wherefore i think the wise solomon counsels not to answer a fool according to his folly prov xxvi for those arguments which were never spoken nor even uttered he has brought under division… Anastasius of SinaiPG 89:191…or similar things let that saying of solomon come to your mind answer a fool according to his folly and say also the hypostases of christ remained unconfused even after the union and if anyone divides… Anastasius of SinaiPG 89:283…undertake to speak the wisdom of god to others saying answer not a fool according to his folly lest he seem to himself to be wise prov b now what the most wise solomon intends to… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1227D…g of snow in harvest against the heat is beneficial: so is a faithful messenger to those who sent him. For he benefits the minds of those who employ him." Prov. xxvi, 6. — "He acquires shame for himself from… OrigenesPG 16:1451…for the body of fools the legs of the lame fail and a parable in the mouth of fools and giving a reward to a fool and giving a reward to transgressors a fool repeating in… Andrew of Caesarea fl. late 6th–early 7th c.PG 106:215B…the precursors of truth; the second, with proverbial exhortations and other such didactic customs—as, for example, "Thorns are born in the hand of a drunkard" (Prov. XXVI, 9); and "Be ashamed, O Sidon," says the s… OrigenesPG 16:1451…for the body of fools the legs of the lame fail and a parable in the mouth of fools and giving a reward to a fool and giving a reward to transgressors a fool repeating in… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 47:305D…him for the sword" (Eccli. 26:27). And, "As a dog, when it has returned to its own vomit, becomes hateful; so also is a fool, who has returned to his own sin" (Prov. 26:11). 19. Do not therefore exhibit your si… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 53:55…, are spoken of by the divine Scripture? "For a man," it says, "turning away from his sin and returning to it again, is like a dog returning to its own vomit" (Prov. 26:11). See whom those who approach that spec… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:553D…id not seek the physician. They have become abominable, because, wallowing in their sins like swine (2 Pet. 2, 22), and like dogs returning to their own vomit (Prov. 26, 11), they have become hateful. For so it i… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:307C…ld not be referred to the second Epistle of Peter, but to the book of Proverbs, chap. 26, v. 11, and therefore the marginal note should be restored as follows: Prov. 26. 11 (a). Here, I would have you notice that… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:529B…alvation, lest our labor be in vain. For a man, he says, who turns from his sin, and again going, and doing the same, is like a dog returning to its own vomit (Prov. 26:11). If we do so, and be thus attentive, w… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:863D…t it has happened to them according to the true proverb: "A dog has returned to his own vomit," and "A sow that has been washed, to its wallowing in the mire" (Prov. 26:11). Prov. 17:20. — A man who is easily c… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:863D…it," and "A sow that has been washed, to its wallowing in the mire" (Prov. 26:11). Prov. 17:20. — A man who is easily changed in his tongue falls into evils. Prov. 26:11. — Just as a dog when he has returned t… Anastasius of SinaiPG 89:353B…in most wicked things” (Prov. II, 13, 14). And: “As a dog that returneth to his vomit, and becomes odious, so is the imprudent man that returneth to his sin” (Prov. XXVI, 11; II Petr. II, 22). ⟦From Ecclesiasticu… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:65A…ame fools (Rom. 1. 22). And the proverbial saying again says: I saw a man who seemed to be wise in his own eyes; there is more hope for a fool than for him (Prov. 26. 12). Paul also makes this same charge agai… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:627D…ommunicate his judgment with anyone, seems to be arrogance. "I saw," he says, "a man who thought himself wise, but there is more hope for a fool than for him" (Prov. 26:12); and, "Woe to those who are prudent in… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:235B…is very foolish is also arrogant. Listen to a certain wise man saying: "I have seen a man who seemed to himself to be wise; but a fool has more hope than he" (Prov. 26:12). Do you see that I did not rashly say… Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:133C…s very thing is proof of the utmost foolishness. For it says: "I saw a man who seemed to be wise in his own sight; there is more hope for a fool than for him" (Prov. 26:12). For this reason also Paul says: "Do n… Isaac of Nineveh c. 613-c. 700PG 86:835B…before the doors of their houses, as if saying—just as the sluggard who is sent on his way says—: "There is a lion in the way, and a murderer in the streets" (Prov. xxvi, 13); and alongside them those saying: "We… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 15:45…anslates, "in his weeping," or "when he wept." And Psalm lxxii, 14, [Hebrew], "their blood," the LXX read [Hebrew], for they interpret, "their name." Proverbs xxvi, 17, [Hebrew] is read; and all others express "ears," as is fit… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1535D…u are cultivating a field which you cannot reap.” TIT. XVI. — Concerning brokers, and those who interject themselves into the lawsuits of others. Prov. xxvi, 17. — “As one who grabs a dog by the tail,… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1343A…anted.» Prov. xv, 1, 2.—«A grievous word stirreth up anger. A double-tongued man revealeth secrets in the assembly. The mouth of fools shall proclaim evils.» Prov. xxvi, 18.—«The perverse man bringeth ruin by his… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:939A…Prov. XXII, 14. — A deep pit is the mouth of the impious; and he who is hated by God shall fall into it. Prov. XXVI, 20. — In much wood fire thrives; but an un… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1137A…d will return good to you." Prov. XII, 28. "The ways of those who remember injuries lead to death." Ibid. "He who remembers injuries is a lawless man." Prov. XXVI, 20. "He who hides enmity, weaves deceit."… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1171A…o those things which they had renounced. Ps. cxxiv, 5. — "Those who turn aside into crooked ways, the Lord shall lead away with the workers of iniquity." Prov. xxvi, 20. — "As a dog, when it returns to its ow… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1343A…h him, and his lips are a snare to his soul.» Prov. xxii, 14.—«The mouth of the iniquitous is a deep pit; he upon whom the Lord is angry shall fall into it.» Prov. xxvi, 20, 28.—«By the multitude of wood the fire… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 47:53C…no one, she flatters rather. And according to the wise Solomon, the words of the flatterers are soft, but they strike into the inner chambers of the belly (Prov. 26: 22). For he is not only a stranger to temp… 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 91:787C…e are grumblers, complainers, walking according to their own desires; and their mouth speaks great swelling words, admiring people for the sake of advantage. Prov. 26:22.—The words of whisperers are soft; but… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:75A…; and that one must avoid them. Ps. LI, 6. — "God has scattered the bones of those who please men." Prov. x, 23. — "As if in jest, the fool works evil." Prov. xxvi, 22. — "The words of the crafty are soft: b… 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… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1085…SE. I think that what is written applies to one of this sort: "When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in his heart" (Prov. XXVI, 25). And in another place: "As a dog that returneth to his vom… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 89:639…thy enemy ask thee with a loud voice do not believe him for there are seven abominations in his soul and better are the wounds of a friend than the voluntary kisses of an enemy and… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1395…ays shall not be directed.› Proverbs 22:9. — ‹He who gives gifts acquires victory and honor: but he takes away the soul of those who possess them.› Proverbs 26:25. — ‹Silver given with deceit must be regarded as a potsherd… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:105C…erit lumen, quia humiliasti temetipsum. » Job XXXVI, 11. — « Si conversi fuerint ex iniquitate, et audierint, et servierint, complebunt in bonis dies suos. » Prov. XXVI, 26. — « Revelat peccata sua in concilio vi… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:101C…stead of him chose to take a robber and a housebreaker as a companion? “He has dug a pit, and hollowed it out, and he shall fall into the ditch which he made” (Prov. 26. 27). Again he uses metaphors; as if, t… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:101C…fies the difficulty of escaping. “And he shall fall into the ditch which he made.” Which another says: “He who digs a pit for his neighbor shall fall into it” (Prov. 26. 27). And this is also of God’s loving-kind… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:285B…ooks to one thing only, so as to destroy the one plotted against. But what does the Scripture say? He that diggeth a pit for his neighbor shall fall into it (Prov. 26. 27). Which also happened then. For they in… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:749C…sh tribes. Prov. xi, 27, 28. — A pure man is a precious possession, walking in the ways of justice. The way of justice and almsgiving will find life and glory. Prov. xxvi, 27. — He who digs a pit for his neighbor s… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1531A…y hid is their foot caught." Ps. lvi, 7. — "They dug a pit before my face, and they have fallen into it." Ps. cxl, 10. — "Sinners shall fall in their own net." Prov. xxvi, 27. — "He who digs a pit, shall fall into… Bartholomew the Apostle 1st c. (fl. c. 33 AD)PG 2:803…who digs a pit shall fall into it and he who rolls a stone it will return upon him a lying tongue does not love truth and a slippery mouth works ruin a stone is heavy… 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. xxvi, 28. "Remove far from me a vain word and a…