Where the Fathers quote Sirach 17

8 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 95:1099C…d in swaddling clothes, and in cares. For no king has had any other beginning of birth. There is therefore one entry into life for all, and a like departure.› Eccl. xvii, 1, 2. — ‹The Lord created man out of the… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1459A…ou shall find a reward, and if not from him, at least from the Most High. If you act well, know to whom you act, and there shall be grace for your good deeds. Eccli. XVII, 18. — The alms of a man is as a signet wit… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1559C…know whose the gift is." Eccli. III, 34. "He who returns favors keeps them in memory for the time to come, and in the time of his fall he will find support." Eccli. XVII, 18. "Keep the favor of a man as the apple… Philo of CarpasiaPG 40:77B…hdraw from our sins, then we find Him whom our soul loves, according to the Scripture: “Turn, turn to the Lord; leave your sins, and greatly hate abomination” (Eccli. xvii, 25-26); and again: “After He has approached y… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:27A…en I descend?" etc. Ps. lxxxvii, 11. — "Will anyone tell of your mercy in the grave?" etc. Ps. cxv, 17. — "The dead will not praise you, O Lord, nor all," etc. Eccli. xvii, 27. — "Who will praise the Most High in Ha… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1357A…ving to God, and at the rising of the light pray to Him. Sap. xvi, 28. — Oportet solem prævenire ad gratias agendas Deo, et ad ortum solis supplicare ei. Eccli. xvii, 28. — Vivus et sanus laudabit Dominum. Ec… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 49:115D…Behold also the demonstration of his weakness. For also in demonstrating this, a certain wise man said: What is brighter than the sun? And yet this faileth (Eccli. XVII, 30). And it is given to see his weakness n… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 53:57C…shall rejoice as a giant to run its way, but also its weakness and nothingness. For hear what he says elsewhere: What is brighter than the sun? And this fails (Eccli. XVII, 31). Let not the sight deceive you, he say…