Where the Fathers quote Proverbs 29
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1Prov 29:1
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1567A…roofs give wisdom." Prov. xxviii, 23. — "He that corrects the ways of a man, shall find more favor than he that deceives with the blandishments of the tongue." Prov. xxix, 1. — "Better is a man who reproves, than…
3Prov 29:3
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:251A…d, nor will he be appeased by many gifts.» Prov. XI, 20. — «Be not frequent with a strange woman, nor hold fast by the embraces of one who is not thine.» Prov. XXIX, 3. — «He who nourishes harlots will lose…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:357D…Wisdom. » Prov. XII, 24. — « A wise man is a throne of perception. » Prov. XXIV, 3. — « With wisdom a house is built, and with discernment it is restored. » Prov. XXIX, 3. — « A father rejoices over a man who l…
4Prov 29:4
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1289A…he shall establish his throne in justice.› — ‹The glory of the king is to honor a commandment.› Prov. XXIX, 4. — ‹A just king raises up a region.› Pr…
5Prov 29:5
Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:755A…body that I may be burned, but have not love, I am nothing. Prov. XXVII, 6. — Wounds of a friend are more faithful than the voluntary kisses of an enemy. Prov. XXIX, 5. — He who prepares a net before the fac…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1531A…cxl, 10. — "Sinners shall fall in their own net." Prov. xxvi, 27. — "He who digs a pit, shall fall into it; and he who rolls a stone, it shall return to him." Prov. xxix, 5. — "A man who prepares a net before his…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:93B…/h⟧ "Those who utter revilings are most foolish." Prov. 10:19. — "The glory of a man is to turn away from revilings; but every fool involves himself in them." Prov. 29:5. — "It is better to dwell on the corner…
6Prov 29:6
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1363A…Prov. xv, 7. — "The dwelling of the just is a great power." Prov. xxix, 6. — "The just shall be in joy and gladne…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1413C…"The just live for many years in wealth." Prov. x, 27. (Note: reading follows Greek text for verse 27/28 variation). "The just will be in joy and gladness." Prov. xxix, 6. "The just escapes from a snare, and t…
9Prov 29:9
Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:727D…the society of the impure. For it is written: "He that walks with wise men shall be wise: but he that is a friend of a fool and an unwise man shall be known" [Prov. xxix, 9]. Indeed, Paul himself writes: "If any…
10Prov 29:10
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1363B…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 wicked." Prov. xxix, 10. — "Blood-thirsty men hate the just." W…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:421C…shall do wrong. » Ps. xxxvii, 22. — « They that bless the righteous shall inherit the earth. » Prov. xvi, 21. — « They call the wise and the prudent evil. » Prov. xxix, 10. — « Men of blood, partners, shall hate…
11Prov 29:11
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:371C…a friend to a furious man, and do not cohabit with an angry friend" (Prov. 22. 24). "For the fool emits all his anger: but the wise man stores it up in part" (Prov. 29. 11). He who composes himself to this manne…
Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1507A…Anger and wrath, these two, happen to be lesser offspring of one mother, which is called folly or imprudence. For it says: "The fool brings out all his anger" (Prov. XXIX, 11). And: "A fool reveals his anger on the…
Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1507A…an is a great fool" (Prov. XIV, 29). And: "An angry man is by no means fair." And again: "A fool brings out all his anger, but a wise man reserves it by part" (Prov. XXIX, 11). And again: "Do not be swift in your s…
12Prov 29:12
Clement of Rome d. c. 100PG 1:627C…, and extends its distribution to others, since even «a little leaven leavens the whole lump» (Gal. V, 9), and one thief brings disgrace upon an entire nation (Prov. XXIX, 12), and «dead flies cause the composition…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 15:437…asilian manuscript. See the note above at Exod. xv, 25. V. 13. A., S., Th., "his minister." Thus the Basilian, one Regius, and the Roman edition. See Proverbs xxix, 12. V. 14. "Sit down." S., "wait," etc. The Vulgate interprete…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 15:931…asterisk. Ibid. Allos, leitourgoi ("Another, ministers"). Thus certain copies. The word [Hebrew omitted] they translate thus: A., S., Th. Exod. xxiv, 13, and Prov. xxix, 12, of which it seems to be the present...…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1291A…admired overmuch. Prov. iii, 9. — ‹ A reckless king will fall into evils. › Prov. xxviii, 16. — ‹ A king lacking in resources is a great extortioner. › Prov. xxix, 12. — ‹ Should a king listen to an unjust…
Athanasius AlexandrinusPG 25:775B…sers, possessing no individual judgment whatsoever. Solomon, therefore, says: If a ruler listens to a lying word, all those who are under him become lawless (Prov. XXIX, 12). By his deeds, this man declares himse…
13Prov 29:13
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 30:1015…Psalm. Col. 278 A 1. Creditor. It must be added, he says, so that it is established that these are the words of Scripture, which you will find in Proverbs 29:13: Δανειστοῦ καὶ χρεωφειλέτου ἀλλήλοις συνελθόντων, ἐπισκ. "W…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:371A…ain: "The rich and the poor have met together: the Lord made them both" (Prov. 22. 2). And, "When the lender and the debtor meet, the Lord observes them both" (Prov. 29. 13). And, "For the ways of a man are in th…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1365A…ighteous man shows mercy and lends." Prov. xxviii, 8. — "He who multiplies his wealth with interest and increase, gathers it for him that is kind to the poor." Prov. xxix, 13. — "When the creditor and the debtor me…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1367C…. If he is awake, his thought and care are fixed upon the interest. "The Lord," says Scripture, "watches over both, when creditor and debtor meet one another" (Prov. xxix, 13). The one runs to the prey like a dog;…
14Prov 29:14
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1289A…— ‹A just king raises up a region.› Prov. XXIV, 17. — ‹The tongue of a king is a sword, and not of flesh.› — ‹Let no lie be spoken from the tongue of a king.› Prov. XXIX, 14. — ‹When a king judges the poor in trut…
15Prov 29:15
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1567A…e upon him, and the iniquity of the wicked shall be upon him." Galat. vi, 5. — "Every man shall bear his own burden." TIT. XXXI. — Concerning reproofs Prov. xxix, 15. — "Blows and reproofs give wisdom." Pr…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:295B…ithhold not correction from a child: 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, 15. — “The rod and reprimand give wisdom.”…
17Prov 29:17
Clement of Rome d. c. 100PG 1:821…you will save them just as solomon also says in wisdom chasten thy son and he shall give thee rest d…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:295B…f the testimony: and he did not correct them. And the Lord said: Unless the iniquity of the house of Heli be expiated in victims and sacrifices for ever?” Prov. xxix, 17. — “Instruct thy son, and he shall refr…
18Prov 29:18
Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:973C…n is true. Rom. ii, 12. — As many as have sinned without law shall also perish without law; and as many as have sinned in the law shall be judged by the law. Prov. xxix, 18. — To know the law is of a good mind.⟦D…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:307C…ity and strife in the city." Prov. XXVII, 12. — "In the places of the impious, men are consumed." Prov. XVIII, 29. — "Impious men have set a city on fire." Prov. XXIX, 18. — "There shall be no interpreter for a…
OrigenesPG 16:1471…for ever sent forth ver and a child dismissed his mother delights where there is no vision the people shall be scattered ver he shall find him contumacious he shall provoke strife the pride of a…
19Prov 29:19
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1401C…e slave. TITLE XXI. — Concerning evil servants. "A hard-hearted servant will not be corrected by words; for even if he understands, he will not obey." Prov. xxix, 19. "Fodder and a stick and burdens for a…
Antonius Melissa fl. 11th centuryPG 136:1067…that she fled from her presence prov xxix a hard and stubborn servant will not be corrected by words for even though he understands he will not obey delicacies are not proper for a fool and…
21Prov 29:21
Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:985A…Prov. xxix, 21. — He that delicately bringeth up his s…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1333A…Prov. xxvii, 7. — A soul that is full shall trample upon honeycombs; but to a soul that is needy, even little things seem sweet. Prov. xxix, 21. — He that nourisheth his servant deli…
Antonius Melissa fl. 11th centuryPG 136:909…but to the hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet ibid xxix he that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length osee in the womb he…
Antonius Melissa fl. 11th centuryPG 136:915…drunk with wine wherein is luxury prov xxix he that delicately brings up his servant from a child shall find him stubborn at the last b theologian it is equally difficult both to acquire some good…
22Prov 29:22
OrigenesPG 16:1469…SYMMACUS. [Proverbs 29:22] Want shall come upon him. [Proverbs 29:23] Participant.…
23Prov 29:23
Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:943C…alts himself shall be humbled; and he who humbles himself shall be exalted. Rom. XII, 16. — Do not set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Prov. XXIX, 23. — The Lord will raise up the humble-mi…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:285B…e poor reproacheth his Maker.” ⟦Prov. xiv, 31.⟧ “The poor is hated even by his own neighbor.” ⟦Prov. xix, 4.⟧ “Glory shall uphold the humble in spirit.” ⟦Prov. xxix, 23.⟧ “All the works of the humble are man…
OrigenesPG 16:1469…SYMMACUS. [Proverbs 29:22] Want shall come upon him. [Proverbs 29:23] Participant. The wicked man shall not go unpunished. Ano…
24Prov 29:24
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:175C…eated unjustly—if you take revenge, then it is not revenge, but you have taken vengeance upon yourself. For he who loves iniquity, he says, hates his own soul (Prov. 29:24). Do you see that you do not treat othe…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:873D…ged. If you take revenge, then you have not taken revenge, but you have taken revenge on yourself; "For he who loves injustice," he says, "hates his own soul" (Prov. 29:24). Do you see that you have not been wro…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:79B…breach, and being struck dies, it is not murder for him. » Job xxx, 5, 6. — « Thieves have risen up against me, whose homes were in the holes of the rocks. » Prov. xxix, 24. — « He who shares with a thief hates h…
OrigenesPG 16:1469…o unpunished. Another: And he who hastens to be rich shall not be held innocent. [Proverbs 29:23] Because the merciful man shall prevail over him. [Proverbs 29:24] … he violates, he dishonors. Participant. [Proverbs 29:25…
25Prov 29:25
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1427C…art. » Prov. xxviii, 25. — « He who trusts in the Lord shall be in care [of him]. » Prov. xvi, 20. — « He who trusts in the Lord is to be called blessed. » Prov. xxix, 25. — « He who trusts in the Lord shall re…
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…
OrigenesPG 16:1469…ot be held innocent. [Proverbs 29:23] Because the merciful man shall prevail over him. [Proverbs 29:24] … he violates, he dishonors. Participant. [Proverbs 29:25] … he judges rashly. [Proverbs 29:27] … shall be in great…
27Prov 29:27
Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:1521…man and there shall be no benefit to anyone from hypocrisy ver an unjust man is an abomination to the righteous and one whose way is straight is an abomination to the wicked god who renders…
Gregory Palamas c. 1296–1359PG 151:131C…t applies not only to Jacob and Esau, but generally and to all: "'A son,' he says, 'who obeys will be for life; but the disobedient one, for destruction'" (Prov. XXIX, 27). But did not Jacob, the son of obedien…
OrigenesPG 16:1469…Because the merciful man shall prevail over him. [Proverbs 29:24] … he violates, he dishonors. Participant. [Proverbs 29:25] … he judges rashly. [Proverbs 29:27] … shall be in great need. Another: He shall not prosper.…
28Prov 29:28
OrigenesPG 16:1469…olates, he dishonors. Participant. [Proverbs 29:25] … he judges rashly. [Proverbs 29:27] … shall be in great need. Another: He shall not prosper. [Proverbs 29:28] They shall be hidden. THEODOTION. [Proverbs 29:22] Envi…