Where the Fathers quote Proverbs 31

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Isidore of PelusiumPG 78:1088expounds v.4“μετα βουλης παντα ποιει μετα βουλης οινοποτει· οι δυνασται θυμωδεις εισιν οινον δε μη πινετωσαν”On the Scriptural Maxim: «Do everything with counsel» Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:69D…hemselves to excess and drunkenness; and they attempt to excuse their intemperance with the words of Solomon, who says, "Give wine to those who are in sorrow" (Prov. XXXI, 6). The example which I shall soon bring… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:259A…ony under the guise of dispelling sadness, attempting to excuse their intemperance with the words of Solomon who says: Give wine to those who are in sadness (Prov. xxxi, 6). Yet this saying is in the Proverb… Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 46:1217…be restored: wine is provided, to you who are workers of the vineyard, saying this, and in the Greek [the word] ὑμετέρων is to be corrected. The passage is Prov. XXXI, 6. Δότε μέθην τοῖς ἐν λύπαις, καὶ οἶνον… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:1037D…or indulgence, but by both he was healing the ulcer. For this is what Solomon also said: "Give wine to those in grief, and intoxication to those 784 in pains" (Prov. 31:6). For this reason, many men, and espec… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 53:263C…rrow, and wanted to devise a consolation for himself from it, just as a certain wise man says: Give wine to those in sorrow, and strong drink to those in pain (Prov. XXXI, 6): showing there is no such present reme… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:127D…fights. Do you wish to learn where wine is good? Hear the Scripture saying: “Give wine to those in mourning, and strong drink to those who are of bitter soul” (Prov. 31:6). And rightly: for it is wont to soften… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:21B…fe," etc. Psal. CVII, 39. — "They were diminished, and they were afflicted by tribulation," etc. Prov. XVII, 22. — "The bones of a sorrowful man are dried up." Prov. XXXI, 6, 7. — "Give strong drink to those who a… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:215D…Wine gladdeneth the heart of man.” Prov. xx, 1. — “Wine is a luxurious thing, and drunkenness riotous: whosoever is delighted therewith shall not be wise.” Prov. xxxi, 6. — “Give wine to those who are in sorro… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:371C…an to judge according to the law of God, as it says: "Open your mouth for the word of God, and judge sanely about all things. Judge the poor and the imbecile" (Prov. 31. 8-9). "For he who says of the ungodly, 'He… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:507CLatin…ocueris justificationes tuas. 172. Pronuntiet lingua mea eloquia tua. Rogat ut ea quæ ipse loquitur sint verbum Dei, juxta illud: Aperi os tuum verbo Dei [Prov. xxxi, 9]. Hujusmodi autem homo otiosa verba non… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1387…he innocent. He who does these things shall not be moved forever.” Psalm 105:3 — “Blessed are those who keep judgment, and do justice at every time.” Proverbs 31:9 — “Open your mouth, and judge all things justly.” Proverbs… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 43:199B…se? For you are the sons of that wise and most courageous woman, whose beauty and glory Solomon expressed in these words: "A courageous woman who shall find?" (Prov. xxxi, 10). Wherefore, since he judges her to be… Hesychius of Jerusalem d. after 450PG 93:1159B…come their own infirmity and resumed the intention of strength, on account of which also the Spirit of God said in Proverbs: "A strong woman, who shall find?" (Prov. XXXI, 10). Who, then, lacks a disregard for thin… Nicephorus Choumnos c. 1255–1327PG 140:1481D…had fallen into all manner of faults and evils, and who had stretched out His hands upon the cross, not only to draw and call back and save the righteous— (1) Prov. xxxi, 10: “Who shall find a valiant woman? . . .… Nicephorus the Presbyter fl. c. 950PG 111:639…my kingdom ' he himself is so ready to be with him that he shall have no need of another physician thereafter for he knows the art which he has learned and he will not put… OrigenesPG 16:1487…original script column see facsimile all the days of her life she sought in his will she will bring her bread while it is still night prey and statute… OrigenesPG 16:1489…h proverbs chapter xxxi h symmacus all the days of her life she sought in will yet while it was night and a command and she strengthened her merchandise fortitude… Hesychius of Jerusalem d. after 450PG 93:1029…that wise man in proverbs say these things concerning the strong woman she seeketh wool and flax and worketh willingly with her hands and again she maketh herself coverings of linen and purple for garments are… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:755A…at that ship signified the Church, according to what the Holy Spirit says of it through Solomon, saying: It is made like a ship of long-distance merchandise (Prov. 31. 14): that is, the Church, with the Lord go… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:399D…who plants a fig tree shall eat of its fruit." Prov. x, 4. — "The hands of the strong make wealthy. He who gathers for himself with piety shall be multiplied." Prov. xxxi, 19. — "She extends her elbows to useful th… Charles du Fresne Du Cange 1610-1688PG 131:1219…esignated the study of astrology than the place of origin. To this, a parallel is what the interpreters of the Sacred Scriptures note concerning those words in Prov. xxxi, 25: "She has made and sold a linen garment… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 126:303B…u are present, it is as if you were not present, entrusting everything to her great mind. Many daughters have gathered riches, but you have surpassed them all (Prov. xxxi, 29). Solomon celebrates your eulogy with u… OrigenesPG 16:1491…they called her blessed a woman fearing the lord shall be praised of the fruit of her hands and her works shall praise her in the gates hebrew version and the bread of sloth and they…