Where the Fathers quote Proverbs 4

48 citations across the Patrologia Graeca — from the printed citations of the English pass; every reference opens the page with its facsimile one tap away. · trace across the Tradition ›

Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:1367…all the saints solomon also said in the proverbs hear my sons the instruction of a father and attend to understand i give you a good gift do not forsake my words i too was a… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:1253…the numberless origins of irrational passions h chapter iv h vers hear children the instruction of a father and attend to know understanding from this then spiritual children as to the concupiscible powers of your souls… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1683…b he introduces hear o children the discipline of a father and attend to know understanding for i give you a good gift do not forsake my law understand o ye simple… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 15:235…erpreters explain the word ⟦original-script column: see facsimile⟧ in Ps. xxv, 16. Aquila, "Solitary"; Symmachus, "unique"; LXX, "only begotten." And Proverbs iv, 3. Aquila, Theodotion, Symmachus, "only begotten." Thus they… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:551D…which the writer of Proverbs said, And he who possesses prudence, loves himself (Prov. 19, 8): and again: Possess wisdom, possess prudence, do not forget (Prov. 4, 5). But to him whose principal faculty of… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:181B…nd knowledge rather than tested gold." (Prov. viii, 10) "Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget it, that it may give to your head a garland of graces." (Prov. iv, 5) "Desire, and you shall be instructed.… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:357C…are better than silver. » Prov. III, 17. — « Her ways are beautiful ways, and all her paths are in peace. She is a tree of life to all who lay hold of her. » Prov. IV, 5. — « Acquire wisdom, acquire discernmen… OrigenesPG 16:1301…and do not decline and do not despise another and do not decline from the words of my mouth and do not decline and he will guard thee and he will adhere to thee and he… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:1583…a to the saying of solomon love her and she shall keep thee the wise man is her husband if therefore the wise man having begotten no one from wisdom… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1763…wisdom he says say unto wisdom thou art my sister and again love her and she shall keep thee then next demonstrating her utility common to all she hath killed her beasts he says that is… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1775D…ouch of the soul, according to which touch it is attained by wisdom, and embraces it as its own beloved. For so it says: "Love her, and she shall embrace you" (Prov. IV, 6). And again Ecclesiastes: "A time," it… John Kyparissiotes d. after 1378PG 152:811A…" he says, "hear who malign the name of love: 'Love her and she shall keep you; hedge her about, and she shall exalt you; honor her, that she may embrace you' (Prov. iv, 6); and whatever other things are celebra… Cyril of JerusalemPG 33:1143…a woman and hath sent her servants and again elsewhere it says love her and she shall keep thee this is not the suggestion of a woman's love but of wisdom which banishes base love for… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 54:385…le to struggle and carry off the victory, that He may place the incorruptible crown upon our head. For a crown, He says, you shall be crowned on your head (Prov. 4. 9). And in those Olympic games, the crown… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 54:581A…ot of waters, but of irrational desires—and places upon us a crown, not of flowers, but of spiritual graces. "For it shall give to thy head a crown of graces" (Prov. IV, 9). No swallow appearing is accustome… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:69…re is laid up for me the crown of righteousness" (2 Tim. 4:8). There is also a crown of grace, as another says: "With a shield of graces you will protect him" (Prov. 4:10). There is also a crown of glory, just… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1681…will be full of hope hear my son and receive my words and the years of thy life shall be multiplied take hold of my discipline do not let it go for a son who is… Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 46:1197…ressed what follows in the words of Livineius, who calls these letters "Scripture," and notes that it should be understood regarding that which is in Proverbs 4, 13: "Do not let her go, and she shall apprehend you" (Μὴ ἐγκα… Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:1259C…has led me into perfect restoration and a perfect state; for discipline signifies correction, as in these words: "Receive my discipline, and do not let it go" (Prov. 4:13), but also indicates laborious effort,… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:183…(Prov. iv, 13) "Son, give your heart to instruction."… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:353A…from them, and pass by. For they will not sleep unless they have done evil. Do not go into the ways of the ungodly, and do not seek the paths of the lawless.” Prov. iv, 14, 15. — “Do not become an emulator of th… Antonius Melissa fl. 11th centuryPG 136:1159…their camp do not thou approach them turn aside and pass by for they sleep not except they have done mischief and their sleep is taken away and they do not rest for they eat the… Antonius Melissa fl. 11th centuryPG 136:1159…mischief and their sleep is taken away and they do not rest for they eat the bread of wickedness and drink the wine of violence d enter not into the paths of the wicked and look… Dionysius the Areopagite fl. c. 500PG 3:1013…, who has disposed ascents in his heart" [Ps. LXXXIII, 6]. And, "The path of the just, as a shining light, goeth forwards, and increaseth even to perfect day" [Prov. IV, 18]. Moreover, the contemplative soul must… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1383A…e Lord will not famish the soul of the just. A fountain of life is in the hand of the just." Prov. xiii, 23. — "Wealth of the impious is laid up for the just." Prov. iv, 18. — "The paths of the just shine like li… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:211D…— “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 aid.” Prov. iv, 18. — “The paths of the just are like a sh… Nicetas of Serres fl. c. 1090PG 127:1283C…and attendant of light, as if it were its follower and adorned by David. Moreover, his son Solomon says of this: The light of the righteous is at all times (Prov. IV, 18); then also David cries out again to Go… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1151D…c." (Ps. cxlv, 20): "He shall destroy all sinners." (Prov. xiii, 21): "Evil shall pursue sinners." (Prov. ii, 22): "The ways of the impious shall perish." (Prov. iv, 19): "The ways of the impious are dark, an… Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:141B…prudent stance and the unassailable nature of his resolve. "But since a rash king will fall into evils," as the prophet says, "and his ways shall be dark" (Prov. IV, 19), this is what the shameless Constantin… Antonius Melissa fl. 11th centuryPG 136:775…from thee prov iv the ways of the wicked are dark and they know not at what they stumble ibid x the destruction of the wicked is swift and pleasant the lord shall subvert the life… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:639A…hey encourage the young to virtuous deeds by the sententiae of proverbs, do not in any way harm them by their appearance. Keep your heart with all vigilance (Prov. iv, 23). For just as gold is watched incessant… Macarius of Egypt c. 300–391PG 34:749C…The friendship of this world, as it is written, is enmity with God (Jac. IV, 4). Therefore, Scripture commands each one to keep his own heart with all keeping (Prov. IV, 23), that one, guarding in it the word as… Macarius of Egypt c. 300–391PG 34:939A…). Hear also the Scripture saying: With all watchfulness, keep your heart; for from it proceed the issues of life (Prov. IV, 23). And again, learn from the divinely te… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1617C…ways; but he who guards his soul shall flee from them" (Eccle. VII, 27). And again: "With all custody, guard your heart, for out of it are the exits of life" (Prov. IV, 23). And again: "Prepare your works for th… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:87C…matters incorruptibly, and the truth of the things that are done holds the decision of judgment. TIT. XII. — Concerning a pure heart and conscience. Prov. iv, 23. — “With all diligence keep thy heart,… Photius of ConstantinoplePG 104:957B…he adversary. But if anyone should act contrary to the present canon, let him be excommunicated. 100 "Keep thy heart with all vigilance," Wisdom commands (Prov. IV, 23). For the senses of the body easily pou… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1339C…Prov. xiii, 3.—«He who guards his tongue, guards his soul.» Prov. xviii, 18.—«A silent man calms an altercation.» «He who loves his life, spares his mouth.» Prov. iv, 24.—«Remove from yourself a froward mouth:… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1775B…t when it says: "Do not attend to a bad woman" (Prov. V, 2), and again: "Do not fix your eye upon her" (Eccl. IX, 8); and: "Let your eyes look straight ahead" (Prov. IV, 25): it manifests through these things tha… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 77:291B…erefore, above all, to possess a sound mind in yourselves, and to be mindful of the holy Scripture, which addresses you and says: “Let thine eyes look aright” (Prov. IV, 25). The right vision, however, of the eye… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:771…true dogmas just as it is held in the proverbs let thy eyes look right on and let thine eyelids look straight before thee he addresses the synagogue of the jews thus behold thine eyes are… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:217B…ll depart, driven away just as mist is driven by a whirlwind. TIT. VIII. — Concerning the eyes. Prov. xv, 30. — “A seeing eye rejoiceth the heart.” Prov. iv, 25. — “Let thine eyes look right on, and l… Theodore Balsamon d. c. 1205PG 137:861C…—depicted with every indecency, but also, through plaster constructions, human-like images are described. ZONAR. “Pictures,” that is, images of an impudent— 4 Prov. iv, 25. 5 Gen. iii, 6.… Diodore of Tarsus d. c. 394PG 33:1627A…aving left behind the opinions of the unwise, let us remember the one saying by the Proverbs-writer: "Make straight paths for your feet, and direct your ways" (Prov. IV, 26). For the ways of a man are before the… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 77:153A…erate being carried off the path of piety. For we remember the divinely inspired Scripture crying out: "Make straight paths for thy feet, and direct thy ways" (Prov. IV, 26). For those who honor straight paths ru… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:213…smooth.” Prov. xi, 20. “Paths of life turn away from evils.” Prov. xvi, 17. “Make straight paths for your feet: do not decline to the right, nor to the left.” Prov. iv, 26. “Thus says the Lord: Stand upon the wa… Constantine Harmenopoulos c. 1320 – c. 1385PG 150:1265D…ave [only] inclination and pride. That virtues stand in the mean of rectitude is testified by the Proverb saying: "And thou shalt direct all [thy] good paths" (Prov. IV, 26). All are therefore established in the… Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 45:1281…true way cried out saying i am the way and the truth turn not to the right hand nor to the left that you may not fall into either of them and again i am the… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:943A…e left, because they never wished to know the right side. For, The ways which are to the right, the Lord knows; but those which are to the left are perverse (Prov. 4. 27). For behold, if you should stand in pu…