Where the Fathers quote Sirach 10

30 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 ›

John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1205A…e doing, do.” Judic. IX, 48. “According to the judge of the people, so also are his ministers; and as the ruler of the city is, such are all who dwell in it.” Eccli. X, 2. The subject is naturally inclined for… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1137A…, my brethren, to those who hate you and loathe you, that the name of the Lord may be glorified, and he shall appear in your joy, and they shall be ashamed." Eccli. X, 6. "For every injury, do not keep wrath… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:633D…ar the Scripture saying: "God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble" (Jas. 4:6). And again elsewhere: "Pride is hateful before the Lord and men" (Eccli. 10:7). And, "Why is earth and ashes proud?"… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:893…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 upon your soul. Sirach x, 7. — Vain glory is hateful before the Lord and men. They are… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:103CLatin…m extenderitis manus vestras ad me, avertam oculos meos a vobis. Et si multiplicaveritis orationem, non exaudiam vos: Manus enim vestræ sanguine plenæ sunt. » Eccli. X, 7. — « Odibilis coram Deo, quæ in hominib… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:287…s, but his own. For just as the one who does an injury does not do it, but receives it: so the one who prepares snares for his neighbor destroys himself first (Eccli. 10. 8): for he who digs a pit for his neighbo… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:1083D…ks thus, if he were free from this weakness, who would endure him exalted? For this reason the great Isaiah says to the proud: "Why is earth and ashes proud?" (Eccli. 10:9). But let us return again to the subjec… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:223A…dded, Sons of men. For men are your fathers, but the earth is the beginning of generation for you and for them. Why, then, does earth and ashes exalt itself (Eccli. 10:9)? Reflect within yourself on who your m… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:323D…gnifies the vileness of nature. For the same is that which another said: "I am earth and ashes" (Gen. XVIII, 27); and another: "Why is earth and ashes proud?" (Eccli. X, 9); and again as when this prophet says:… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:183D…ot institute a long speech, but only recalls his mind to the memory of his nature, and chastises him sharply with these words: "Why is earth and ashes proud?" (Eccli. 10:9). Do you commemorate to me those things… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:595D…spirits, and his ministers a flame of fire" (Ps. ciii, 4). It would now be fitting at this place to remember the one who says, "Why is earth and ashes proud?" (Eccli. x, 9). Do you wish to marvel at the long-suf… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:271…et us therefore chant to ourselves the songs of the Divine Scripture, 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… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:215B…ey pick up stones to throw at us, we laugh; so too is human arrogance the offspring of a childish mind, of a weak spirit. Why are you proud, earth and ashes (Eccli. X, 9)? You take on high airs, O man; why? Wh… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:671D…ress an inflated man, do not initiate long sermons, but only recall nature to his memory, and sharply rebuke him, saying thus: "Why is earth and ashes proud?" (Eccli. 10:9). But if he says these things are so af… Nilus of Sinai d. c. 430PG 79:341D…h⟧ If you anticipate the conceit of pride, you will burst it like a bubble. For if you think of yourself as earth, and ashes, and smoke, and grass, and a worm (Eccli. 10:9; Ps. 101:4; Ps. 89:6; Job 25:6)—as Scri… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:29C…him, and you will injure yourself. For from sorrow comes death." ⟦Eccli. xxxviii, 14, 15⟧ "When a man dies, he will inherit reptiles, and beasts, and worms." ⟦Eccli. x, 11⟧ Neither to women nor to men is it per… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:71D…be worthy of the most grievous torments. For you have planted in yourself the root of all evils, pride. Therefore, someone said: The beginning of sin is pride (Sir. X, 13); that is, the root and the mother. Thu… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:117A…ht lies exposed to everyone for suffering harm, so the proud man, who does not know the Lord ("For the beginning of pride," he says, "is not knowing the Lord" [Eccli. 10:14]), is easily overcome even by men, havi… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1343B…he heareth, it is a folly and a shame to him.» Eccli. v, 1.—«Be not hasty in thy heart, and let not thy heart be quick to utter a word in the sight of God.» Eccli. x, 14; viii, 4.—«A fool multiplieth words. Do… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:175A…rd to serve the Lord, prepare your soul for temptation; make your heart straight, and endure." Eccli. IX, 7. — "Do not look around in the streets of the city." Eccli. X, 14. — "In the midst of brothers, their lea… Antonius Melissa fl. 11th centuryPG 136:1175C…reat, and he will be glorified by the humble (Eccli. III, 18-20). The Lord has cast down the thrones of princes, and has planted the abject in their stead (Eccli. X, 14). Matth. V. "Blessed are the poor in sp… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:263A…iii, 17. — "My son, perform thy works in mansuetude; and thou shalt be beloved by an acceptable man." Eccli. x, 31. — "My son, in mansuetude glorify thy soul." Eccli. x, 18. — "The Lord hath overturned the roots… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1089A…e in the fear of the Lord. (Eccli. ix, 22). What is honorable seed? Those who fear the Lord. Rich and glorious and poor, their boast is the fear of the Lord. (Eccli. x, 23, 25). You who fear the Lord, believe i… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:285D…oor man under a shelter of logs, than sumptuous fare in the houses of others.” ⟦Eccli. xxix, 29.⟧ “It is not right to despise a poor man who is intelligent.” ⟦Eccli. x, 23.⟧ “The wisdom of the humble shall exal… Antonius Melissa fl. 11th centuryPG 136:977B…prudent man becomes much wiser when he sees the wicked punished. "It is not just to dishonor a prudent poor man, and it is not fitting to honor a sinful man" (Eccli. 10:23). Give to him who is in need, but do n… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:423A…for light, and light for darkness, who put the bitter for sweet, and the sweet for bitter. » Eccli. xxxi, 14. — « Son, in good things do not give a blemish. » Eccli. x, 26. — « It is not right to despise a wise… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1089A…sting joy and mercy. (Eccli. ii, 8, 9). A nobleman and a judge and a ruler will be glorified, and there is no one of them greater than he who fears the Lord. (Eccli. x, 27). All wisdom is the fear of the Lord.… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:263A…ut he who is hard of heart shall fall into evils." Eccli. iii, 17. — "My son, perform thy works in mansuetude; and thou shalt be beloved by an acceptable man." Eccli. x, 31. — "My son, in mansuetude glorify thy s… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:401A…rk before the time, and he will give your reward in his time." Eccli. li, 38. "He who works in all things is better than he who is glorified and lacks bread." Eccli. x, 31. "In all your works rise up, and do no… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:175C…o honors, honors himself”? And rightly, for he does not honor the other, but himself. Hear a certain wise man saying: Honor your soul according to its dignity (Eccli. 10:34). What is it, According to its dignity?…