Where the Fathers quote Sirach 16

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John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:311C…ter than a thousand, and to die without children than to have impious children; and one who does the will of the Lord is better than innumerable impious ones" (Eccli. XVI, 1-4). The Jews, however, endowed with no se… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:189B…doing the will of the Lord, than ten thousand transgressors. This a certain wise man also hinting at, says: "Desire not a multitude of unprofitable children" (Eccl. XVI, 1). These even bring reproach upon God, r… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 52:517D…s than those who are dragged away. But if those who are lost were more numerous, one person doing the will of the Lord is better than ten thousand lawless men (Eccl. 16:3). Chapter XIX Consider how many… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 53:185…t: but this, as the prophet said afterwards, he himself was fulfilling first: Better is one that doeth the will of the Lord, than ten thousand transgressors (Eccli. 16:3). For what society, he says, of the mul… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:203B…nt. You are not therefore alone, having the Lord of all. Again, hear the prophet saying: "Better is one who does the will of the Lord than a thousand ungodly" (Eccli. XVI, 3). There is nothing weaker than many ung… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:187D…unds of chaff and hay would not equal the weight of ten pearls, so neither do they: For one that does the will of the Lord is better than ten thousand ungodly (Eccli. 16:3); he does not say "ten thousand" to mea… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:1017…[Solomon], Prov. XVII, 1:—Better is one handful of rest, than two handfuls full of labor and vexation of spirit. Sirach XVI, 3:—Better is one just man, than a thousand ungodly: and it is… Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:1067D…h much desire from me. XLIV. — To Sergius the Consul. You yourself, as I learn, are exchanging offices for offices; and to urge him to do well. Eccl. xvi, 3.… Gregory Palamas c. 1296–1359PG 151:789…t "the whole world lies in the power of the evil one" (1 John 5:19), and that "one who does the will of God is better than ten thousand lawless ones" (Sirach 16:3), and further, "In the world you will have tribulation" (Jo… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:359C…r reasoning be with those who are prudent.” Eccli. xi, 1.—“Wisdom will exalt the head of one of low degree, and will seat him in the midst of the great.” Eccli. xvi, 5.—“By one man of understanding a city wi… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1155…ognized the craftsman. But they are miserable, and their hope is in the dead." (Wis. xix, 1): "For the impious, even unto the end, wrath comes without mercy." (Eccli. xvi, 6): "In the congregation of sinners, a fi… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:315B…turns as a shepherd does his flock, and has mercy on those who receive instruction." Eccli. xxxii, 18. — "He who fears instruction shall find instruction." Eccli. xvi, 12. — "Mercy and wrath are with him: accor… Anastasius of SinaiPG 89:353B…will prepare him for the sword” (Eccli. XXXIV, 27). And: “According to his great mercy, so also is his correction, he will judge a man according to his works” (Eccli. XVI, 12). And: “Every one shall find according… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:161C…ercy and wrath come from him, and his indignation resteth upon sinners" (Eccli. 5:6); and again, "According to his great mercy, so is his great correction" (Eccli. 16:13). And where, you say, is the loving-kin… Anastasius of SinaiPG 89:353B…o his great mercy, so also is his correction, he will judge a man according to his works” (Eccli. XVI, 12). And: “Every one shall find according to his works” (Eccli. XVI, 14). And: “Blessed is he that could have t… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 21:1279B…rom the beginning and from their creation, he distinguished their parts. He adorned his works forever, and their beginnings to their generations’ (Ps. CXI, 23; Eccli. XVI, 26). And he adds a little after: ‘Or what…