Where the Fathers quote Sirach 11

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John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:285D…to despise a poor man who is intelligent.” ⟦Eccli. x, 23.⟧ “The wisdom of the humble shall exalt his head, and shall make him sit in the midst of great men.” ⟦Eccli. xi, 1.⟧ “To be poor is not a reproach, but [… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:359C…rse of the wise, and be conversant in their proverbs.” Eccli. ix, 21.—“Take counsel with the wise, and let your reasoning be with those who are prudent.” Eccli. xi, 1.—“Wisdom will exalt the head of one of… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:523B…e for grief, if it lacks disgrace? Hear, indeed, a certain wise man saying: "Do not disparage a man in his appearance, nor praise a man for his physical form" (Eccli. 11:2). Therefore, admire God the more, [bein… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:81B…m the sole of his foot even to the crown of his head, » etc. Prov. xi, 22. — « As a gold ring in a swine's snout, so is a beautiful woman who is foolish. » Eccli. xi, 2. — « Do not praise a man for his beauty… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:233…o the bee: "Go to the bee, and learn how industrious she is; for her fruit is the beginning of sweetness, whose labors kings and private men bring for health" (Eccli. 11. 3). Another says: "Thy princes are as wol… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:61D…ation to the Lord. You shall not put on an adulterated garment, that there be wool and linen in it.” Eccle. IX, 8. — “At all times let your garments be white.” Eccli. XI, 4. — “In the clothing of garments do not… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:79D…» Prov. iii, 5. — « Do not be exalted in wisdom. » Prov. xxvii, 1. — « Do not boast of tomorrow; for you do not know what the coming day will bring forth. » Eccli. xi, 4. — « In one’s clothing, do not ever boa… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:297B…tion and omens, and that we ought not to observe times or people. "He who observes the wind shall not sow; and he who considers the clouds shall not reap." (Eccli. xi, 4) "You observe days and months and times… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:609B…his same Wise One, showing us how uncertain the outcomes of things are, says: "Many tyrants sat upon the ground, and one who was unthought of wore the diadem" (Eccli. XI, 5). Nor was it absolutely certain that, h… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:1005…when it has passed, there is no trace to be found, nor a path for its keel in the waves; as a bird flying in the air, no token of its way is found. Sirach XI, 5. — Many tyrants have sat upon the ground, and he whom n… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:933B…Give not a spot in thy glory, and be not exalted in the day of glory. Eccli. vii, 4. — Seek not of the Lord preeminence, nor of the king the seat of glory. Eccli. xi, 6. — Many tyrants have been greatly disho… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1391A…against the face of an abusive man.” Eccli. 9:9. — “Deliver him who suffers injury from the hand of the slanderer, and do not be discouraged while you judge.” Eccli. 11:7. — “Before you investigate, do not find… Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:997B…lity a separation from our Church, and consequently an anathema? Attend to thyself (1 Tim. iv, 16), the Word says; and: Before thou inquire, blame not (Eccli. xi, 7); and: Understand first, and then rebu… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1535D…e humble with unjust words, and to scatter the words of the poor in judgment.” Eccl. xxix, 26. — “He who attempts to do many things will fall into judgment.” Eccli. xi, 9. — “Concerning a matter that is not nec… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:185C…thy words." Prov. — "A youth with pious men, and his way is straight." Eccli. iv, 13. — "Better is a poor and wise youth than an old and foolish king." Eccli. xi, 9. — "Rejoice, O youth, in thy youth, and… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:849A…shalt rest, and there shall be none to make thee afraid." Job xxxix, 7. — "He scorneth the multitude of the city, he heareth not the cry of the exactor." Eccli. xi, 10. — "My son, let not many actions be thy… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:361B…ving to be more bitter than death.” (Eccles. vii, 25.) “My son, let not your activities be about many things. If you multiply them, you will not be innocent.” (Eccli. xi, 10.) “He who pursues business deals will f… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 81:1277A…elieved in Him. Wherefore another prophet also cries out: Inquire of the generations that were before you, who has trusted in the Lord and was put to shame? (Eccli. 11, 11). VERS. 10. And the chief eunuch said… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:339…y of battle: but help is from the Lord." Jerem. x, 23. — "I know, O Lord, that man's way is not his own: neither is it in a man to walk, and direct his steps." Eccli. xi, 11, 12. — "There is a man that laboureth,… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1479C…Who could have transgressed, and did not transgress? To do evils, and did not do them? His goods shall be established, and the Church shall recount his alms.” Eccli. xi, 17. “There is one who grows rich throu… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:411…e, and glory, and there is nothing lacking to his soul of all that he desireth; and God doth not give him power to eat thereof, but a stranger shall eat it. » Eccli. xi, 20 — « There is one that is enriched by hi… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:949…xi, 1. — Faith is the subsistence of things hoped for, the proof of things not seen. Prov. xii, 17. — A just man declareth the truth as it is . Sirach xi, 22. — Trust in the Lord, and stay in thy place; for it is easy… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:223B…Thine. For to know Thee is complete justice, and to know Thy power is the root of immortality. For the malicious craftiness of men did not lead us into error.” Eccli. xi, 22, 23. — “Trust in the Lord, and abide in… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1523B…icient things, lest perhaps being full I be enticed to deny, and say, ‘Who sees me?’ or being compelled by poverty, I steal, and perjure the name of the Lord.” Eccli. xi, 25. — “In the day of good things be not un… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1585B…Psal. cxvii, 14. — «This is the day which the Lord has made; let us exult and rejoice in it.» Eccli. xiv, 15. — «In the day of good things, live in good.» Eccli. xi, 27. — «In a good day, there is forgetfulne… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1585B…i, 27. — «In a good day, there is forgetfulness of evil things.» Eccli. xiv, 14. — «Do not be deprived of a good day.» TITLE II. — On an evil day. Eccli. xi, 27. — «In the day of evil things, there sh… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 50:599A…ngs firm and established, all things incorrupt and immortal, all things without end and eternal. For this reason, he says, "Before death do not praise anyone" (Eccli. 11:28). Why? Because the future is uncertain,… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:23B…uble a heart that is already irritated." Eccli. VII, 12. — "Do not mock a man in the bitterness of his soul; for there is one who humbles, and one who exalts." Eccli. XI, 29. — "The misery of an hour makes one for… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1425B…ood they desire to do is turned into fatal calamities for them. TIT. III. — On happiness, and that no one ought to be judged blessed before death. Eccli. xi, 30. — « Before death, call no man blessed.… Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:883A…you, as I do to those present here (since it is a time not for silence, but for speech, according to the commanding precept: Praise no man before his death [Eccli. XI, 30]), whatever that blessed soul wrought,… Isidore of Pelusium d. c. 450PG 78:167…self from lesser vices will also restrain himself from greater ones. 179. On the resurrection of the flesh. 180. On moderating anger. 181. On that of Sirach 11, 33: "Alms expiate sin." Above, epist. 79, 113. 182. Gifts blin…