Where the Fathers quote Proverbs 28

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John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 49:99B…the opposite. Hear, therefore, how Scripture has described the cowardice of the one and the boldness of the other: "The wicked flees when no one is pursuing" (Prov. XXVIII, 1), it says. How does he flee when no one… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 50:701D…when present, but I receive him when being driven—not by us, but by his own conscience, according to him who says: "The wicked flees when no one is pursuing" (Prov. 28:1). The Church is the mother of her own c… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:511B…u ought not to flee from a truth that is shining and illuminating: for it does not banish when it illuminates; but, "The wicked flees when no one is pursuing" (Prov. XXVIII, 1). But let us return to the subject.… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:521A…And the "as a lion" signifies courage; for it establishes the same image also concerning the just man: "The just man, indeed," it says, "is as bold as a lion" (Prov. 28.1). The just man, then, is courageous, no… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:327…h things shall live in continual sadness, anxiety, worry, and struggle—which a certain wise man hinted at when he said: "The wicked flees when no one pursues" (Prov. 28:1). For such men tremble at shadows,… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:373B…re fiercely than any fire. Fear not; it respects the traces of the saints, just as foxes respect lions. For the righteous, he says, is confident as a lion (Prov. 28:1). Let us bring these lions into the hou… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:169C…ese things always, and not for a short time; for there is always need of war. And another elsewhere says: For the righteous, he says, is as bold as a lion (Prov. XXVIII, 1). For he who is thus armored cannot fea… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:267D…how could one flee from Him who is present everywhere? The sinner, therefore, flees. This is what the Scripture says, "The wicked fleeth when no man pursueth" (Prov. xxviii, 1). We flee greatly from God; although He… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:737D…as justice, on the contrary, does. Hear also the cowardice of this one, and the boldness of the just: The ungodly fleeth, he says, when no one is pursuing (Prov. 28:1). How does he flee when no one is pursu… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1153B…: "The impious is kept for an evil day." "The unjust shall perish quickly." (Prov. xviii, 5): "To show partiality to the face of the impious is not good." (Prov. xxviii, 1): "The impious flees when no one is cha… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:1453…r whether one takes it as he who is rich in false doctrines, concerning whom it is written in Proverbs: "A righteous poor man is better than a lying rich man" (Prov. XXVIII, 6). It is likely that from the passages,… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1383B…oots of the just shall not be plucked up." Prov. xiii, 13. — "The house of the just is blessed." Prov. xiv, 2. — "He who looks plainly shall obtain mercy." Prov. xxviii, 7. — "He who walks rightly fears the Lord… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1365A…ghteous man shows mercy, and gives." Psal. cxii, 5. — "A good man is he who shows mercy and lends." Prov. xiv, 21. — "The righteous man shows mercy and lends." Prov. xxviii, 8. — "He who multiplies his wealth with i… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:1505…partner in the salvation of the nations b vers he who turns away his ear from hearing the law even his prayer is an abomination if anyone turns away his ear so as not to hear… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1553…you do not die before your time and again he who turns away his ear from hearing the law even his prayer is an abomination and another says he who has neglected to keep the instruction… Pantaleon the Deacon unknownPG 140:539C…for the edification of the Church and the profit of souls, to the praise and glory of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen ⟦note 28⟧. Prov. xxviii, 9. Isa. xxiv, 2.… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:1505…course of action and will not imitate their life c vers a rich man is wise in his own conceit but an understanding poor man will condemn him a man thinks himself wise who displays mere… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1361C…. — "He will do the will of those who fear Him, and [He will hear] their supplication," etc. Prov. xv, 9. — "The prayer of the upright is acceptable with God." Prov. xxviii, 12. — "Because of the help of the just, th… Cosmas Indicopleustes fl. c. 535–550PG 88:749C…self is a part of the punishment. And Wisdom teaches: He that covereth his sins shall not prosper; but whoso confesseth his sins shall obtain mercy from God (Prov. XXVIII, 13). Basilii Magni 62. Just as the… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1635…than once fallen into the nets of the devil and it adds he that covereth his sins shall not prosper but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy and again the righteous man is an… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:151B…ns to flight, and the touch of your hand will make the man lame from birth capable of running. TIT. IV.—Concerning those who shrink from doing penance. Prov. xxviii, 13.—"He who covers his iniquity shall not… Clement of Rome d. c. 100PG 1:429C…s, and are near to death. Therefore, it does not befit a Christian to do these things. But blessed is the man who, for the love of chastity, is always fearful (Prov. xxviii, 14). CHAPTER VI If, however,… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 30:1103…trive to follow perfection by keeping the tenor of discipline." But that [expression], panta kataptēssein, is a phrase used also by the Septuagint, Proverbs xxviii, 14: Μακάριος ἀνὴρ, ὃς καταπτήσσει πάντα δι' εὐλάβειαν — "Ble… Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 46:1199C…at did not translate the Proverbs from the Greek, but from the Hebrew; we did not express the meaning in the words of St. Cyprian, who translates this place in Prov. xxviii, 14, in this way in Testimonia 20. In the… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 53:279C…rning your mind hither and thither: but with fear and trembling work out your own salvation. For blessed, he says, is he who fears all things because of piety (Prov. 28:14). Prayer is a great good. For if someon… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 54:485B…fills the obedience of the commands of God through the very works, just as he says elsewhere: "Blessed is he who stands in awe of all things out of reverence" (cf. Prov. XXVIII, 14). For if we, when we see our servant fu… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1291A…ossesses a priestly order. TITLE X. — Concerning a king who is not to be admired overmuch. Prov. iii, 9. — ‹ A reckless king will fall into evils. › Prov. xxviii, 16. — ‹ A king lacking in resources is a g… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1457B…5. — “He who shows mercy shall receive mercy.” Prov. xix, 17. — “He who 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 n… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:211D…ho are oblique, God will send oblique paths.” Prov. xxii, 5. — “Thorns and snares are in oblique ways: but he who keeps his own soul will abstain from them.” Prov. xxviii, 18. — “He who walks justly will receive ai… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:281B…. XXII, 5. — "Thorns and snares are in perverse ways; but he who guards his soul shall abstain from them." "He who walks in perverse ways shall be entangled." Prov. XXVIII, 18. — "He who walks in tortuous ways shall… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:325B…kly revenge them." TIT. XXXVII. — On the faithful man: and that it is rare to find a faithful man. Prov. XX, 6. — "To find a faithful man is a labor." Prov. XXVIII, 20. — "A faithful man shall be much praise… OrigenesPG 16:1469…the wicked man shall not go unpunished another and he who hastens to be rich shall not be held innocent proverbs because the merciful man shall prevail over him proverbs he violates he dishonors participant proverbs… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:411C…rward. » Prov. xxiii, 6, 7 — « Be not with an envious man, and desire not his meats. For as if a man were to swallow a hair, so he eateth and drinketh. » Prov. xxviii, 22 — « A man that maketh haste to be rich… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1567A…upon him." Galat. vi, 5. — "Every man shall bear his own burden." TIT. XXXI. — Concerning reproofs Prov. xxix, 15. — "Blows and reproofs give wisdom." Prov. xxviii, 23. — "He that corrects the ways of a man,… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1427C…Do not trust in princes, in the sons of men. In that day all their thoughts shall perish. » Prov. iii, 5. — « Be trusting in the Lord with all thy heart. » Prov. xxviii, 25. — « He who trusts in the Lord shall be… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 128:1195…providence h a song of ascents psalm cxxiv h vers they that trust in the lord shall be as mount sion this psalm follows most excellently upon the preceding ones and contains thanksgiving for the liberation… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1343A…e-tongued man revealeth secrets in the assembly. The mouth of fools shall proclaim evils.» Prov. xxvi, 18.—«The perverse man bringeth ruin by his own mouth.» Prov. xxviii, 28.—«A man of mutable tongue shall fall in… Athanasius AlexandrinusPG 25:781C…o, observing the arrogance of the impious and such great injustice, would not groan, if he is a just man? For "in the places of the impious, the just lament." (Prov. XXVIII, 28, in Gr. text). Who, when such deeds hav…