Where the Fathers quote Sirach 1

22 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 ›

Cosmas Indicopleustes fl. c. 535–550PG 88:175A…ed part by part through the wisdom given by God to men? For this reason also, Scripture, referring all things to God, cries out: "All wisdom is from the Lord" (Eccli. I, 1). Those, therefore, who posit that… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1231B…em. X, 15 (recte XIII, 23). — "If the Ethiopian shall change his skin, and the leopard his spots, then you also will be able to do good, having learned evil." Eccli. I, 2. — "The sand of the sea, and the drops… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:1105A…ption, but a servant of God through the spirit of bondage. The beginning, therefore, of serving God, because "the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom" (Eccli. i, 16), is fulfilled through the spirit of fe… Nilus of Sinai d. c. 430PG 79:1279A…eems to me to be signified by a symbol; namely, that just as a fringe is the beginning of a garment, so is the “beginning of wisdom, the fear of the Lord” (Eccli. I, 16); this, therefore, one must weave under… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 69:983A…its light. What happens then furthermore? They conceive the divine fear in their mind, of which it is said: “The beginning of wisdom is the fear of the Lord.” Eccli. i, 16; Psal. cx, 10; Prov. xvi, 6. And again:… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:731C…a cultivator of virtue and relies upon the fear of God is more prudent than all. Therefore, someone also says: The beginning of wisdom is the fear of the Lord (Eccli. I, 16; Ps. CXI, 10). Ignatii. — Being perfec… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:821B…t conquers those who think themselves conquerors. I know one wisdom: the fearing of God. For the beginning of wisdom is the fear of the Lord (Ps. CX, 10; Eccli. I, 16). And: "Hear the end of the matter: fea… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1087D…the sun of righteousness shall arise, and healing is in his wings. Habac. ii, 20.— The Lord is in his holy temple: let all the earth fear before his face. Eccli. i, 17, 12, 19, 20, 21, 34, 36.— The fear of t… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:75A…should begin with moral instruction, and understand that which is written: You have desired wisdom, keep the commandments, and the Lord will give it to you [Eccli. 1, 26]. For this reason, this teacher, who fi… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:793A…al ears, how does fear germinate for you? But if fear has not been born in you, how will you be saved, since it is written: The fear of the Lord expelleth sin (Eccli. 1. 27)? But he who is without fear cannot be… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 50:507B…s a fault. For it is not evil to be moved, but to be moved irrationally and with no just matter demanding it. Unjust anger, it says, will not be justified (Sir. I, 28): trivial anger, therefore, is not blam… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:271…cripture, and say: You are earth and ashes (Gen. 3:19), Why is earth and ashes proud? (Eccli. 10:9); and, The impulse of wrath is a ruin to him (Eccli. 1:28); and, A man full of wrath is not modest (Prov. 11:25). F… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:383C…rsecuted thee, and thou shalt quickly see his destruction, and thou shalt get upon his neck. » Lam. iii, 25 — « The Lord is good to them that wait for him. » Eccli. i, 29, 30 — « A long-suffering man shall bear… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:285B…y his own neighbor.” ⟦Prov. xix, 4.⟧ “Glory shall uphold the humble in spirit.” ⟦Prov. xxix, 23.⟧ “All the works of the humble are manifest before God.” ⟦Eccli. i, 30.⟧ “Every one that hateth his poor brot… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1311B…eous is the first accuser of himself." Eccli. XVIII, 19. — "Before judgment, examine yourself, and in the time of visitation you will find propitiation." Eccli. I, 31. — "Do not be ashamed to confess your s… Philo of CarpasiaPG 40:45A…, for it says, "Rectitude has loved thee." For to whom there is no rectitude, he will not love the Only-Begotten. "For wisdom is an abomination to the sinner" (Eccli. I, 32). But a right heart loves wisdom. Recti… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:65A…lm" is said to be when knowledge precedes action, according to that saying: "If thou desire wisdom, keep commandments, and the Lord will provide it for thee" ⟦(Eccli. 1, 33)⟧. A "psalm of a canticle" is an ac… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:915C…you and lead you where you do not wish." Heb. xii, 12. — "Therefore lift up your relaxed hands and your paralyzed knees; and make level paths for your feet." Eccli. i, 35. — "In the multitude of elders, stand;… Isaac of Nineveh c. 613-c. 700PG 86:839A…sometimes backward. And as I think, those who are divided in such a way and approach God, Scripture warns, saying: Do not approach God in duplicity of heart (Eccli. 1, 36); but approach Him as one who sows and… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1403B…. Osee vii, 11.—"They called to Egypt, and they went to the Assyrians." Eccli. ii, 14.—"Woe to a double heart, and to a sinner that goeth on two ways." Eccli. i, 36.—"Come not to him with a double heart."… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:893…envying one another. Proverbs xii, 9. — Better is a man in poverty serving himself, than he who attributes honor to himself and is in need of bread. Sirach i, 38. — Do not exalt yourself, lest you fall and bring shame upo… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:731A…works knocks at God, as it were, with his hand by means of his good works. For it is written: Desire wisdom, keep justice, and God will provide it unto you (Eccli. 1, 55). But what are you saying? I am asking…