Where the Fathers quote Sirach 18

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Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 30:1059…in incorruption, and Eccl. xviii, 1: He who lives in eternity created all t… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1351B…ng have remained, if You had not willed it? › Sap. xiii, 5. — ‹From the greatness and beauty of the creatures, the creator of them is seen to be known. › Eccli. xviii, 1. — ‹He who lives for ever, created all… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:767D…mind that the world was established through mercy, and emulate the Lord. The mercy of a man is upon his neighbor: but the mercy of the Lord is upon all flesh (Eccli. XVIII, 12). If you give anything, take care that… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:815D…hat offend, and warnest them by putting them in remembrance wherein they have offended, that escaping from their wickedness they may believe on Thee, O Lord. Eccli. xviii, 12.— The mercy of the Lord is upon all fle… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:315A…you give us instruction, you scourge our enemies in many ways, that we may ponder your goodness when we judge; and when we are judged, we may look for mercy." Eccli. xviii, 12. — "The mercy of the Lord is upon all f… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:209D…nderstand that the world was established through mercy, and imitate the Master. “Mercy of a man is upon his neighbor, but mercy of the Lord is upon all flesh” (Sir. 18:13). How, “Upon all flesh”? Even if you me… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:655C…dness of words. Shall not the dew assuage the heat? So is a word better than a gift. Behold a good word is better than a gift, and both are with a gifted man (Eccli. XVIII, 15-17). It is necessary for the prefect of… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1391A…strive for justice, and the Lord God will fight for you.” Eccli. 18:15. — “Give no room for complaint among th… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 53:315D…so that even before you give, you may lift up his spirit, cast down by much want, through the gentleness of your words; for a word is better than a gift (Eccli. 18. 16). Indeed, even a word is accustomed to… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:411D…re do you do the opposite in the case of the poor? Do you not know how much prayer is able to lift up or cast down? For a word, he says, is better than a gift (Eccli. 18:16). Do you not reflect that you yourself… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:271A…ght be kindled with affection toward one another, He commanded that they be nourished by us. Therefore, He says elsewhere: "A good word is better than a gift" (Eccli. XVIII, 16, 17). And He Himself says: "I desire me… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:575D…glow with warmth toward one another. Therefore, also in another place he says: "Better is a good word than a gift: and lo, a word is better than a good gift" (Eccli. XVIII, 16. 17). And he himself says: "I desire me… Evagrius PonticusPG 40:1255A…od intention and bestow a kind word upon him, you can in a similar way procure the reward of hospitality; for it has been said: "A word is better than a gift" (Eccli. XVIII, 16, 17). IV. You ought to think this way… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1311B…" Ps. XXXVII, 19. — "I will declare my iniquity, and I will be troubled for my sin." Prov. XVIII, 17. — "The righteous is the first accuser of himself." Eccli. XVIII, 19. — "Before judgment, examine yourself,… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:151B…er than a rock, and they have refused to return." Eccli. v, 4.—"Say not: I have sinned, and what evil has happened to me? For the Lord is a patient repayer." Eccli. xviii, 22.—"Delay not even until death to be just… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:715C…Sabbath what he has pleased, so that when I come, collections may not then be made (1 Cor. 16. 2). Likewise Solomon says: Before prayer, prepare your soul (Eccli. 18. 23). He prepares his soul before prayer wh… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 52:417A…r sickness; in wealth, hope for penury and destitution. For it says: "Remember," in time of plenty, "a time of famine," in a day of wealth, "poverty and need" (cf. Eccl. 18.25). For if you are so disposed, you will… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:137B…rest; yet trouble came (Job 3:25-26). And therefore another said: Remember the time of famine in the time of plenty, of poverty and need in the day of riches (Eccli. 18:25). But this man, having become corrupted… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:829A…with our own hands." Eccl. xii, 9. — "In the good things of a man, his enemies are in sorrow; and in his evil things, even a friend will depart [from him]." Eccl. xviii, 25. — "Remember the time of famine in the… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1523B…name of the Lord.” Eccli. xi, 25. — “In the day of good things be not unmindful of evil things; and in the day of evil things be not unmindful of good things.” Eccli. xviii, 25. — “Remember the time of famine in the… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:609B…ings, according to the proverb, "fall between the cup and the edge of the lip." And the Scripture even says: "The time changes from morning until evening" (Eccli. XVIII, 26). Thus both the king who is today dies… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:331D…most difficult circumstances; and therefore a certain wise man says: "From morning until evening there are many changes, and in His sight all things are easy" (Eccli. 18:26). Have you not seen the royal officer i… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:183C…the consideration of nature: it is able to calm all disturbances and provide tranquility to the mind. Therefore someone was advising, "Take heed to yourself" (Eccli. 18:27); and this will be enough for you t… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 47:61B…ve stepped into the same path of spiritual journey recognize these words: "If a wise man hears a word of understanding, he will praise it, and will add to it" (Eccli. 18.28). CAPUT XVIII DEACON. You have… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:1425B…Christ, the rewarder, the crown of patience which He promised to those who love Him. For it is written: "Go not after thy lusts, but turn away from thy will" (Eccli. xviii, 30), and thou shalt be perfect in Christ;… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:369D…ans] he who performs its absurd desires; he who indulges it beyond what is fitting. For this reason someone advises, saying: "Go not in the lusts of thy soul" (Eccl. 18. 30). For thus you will lose it (for it lea… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:671B…esires" (Ps. LXXXIII, 2); and, "What does your soul desire, and I will do it for you?" (I Reg. XX, 4); and, "Do not walk according to the desire of your soul" (Eccli. XVIII, 30); and again, "So my soul desires" (Ps.… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:963B…ent out from the face of the prince. Prov. XXX, 33. — Milk the milk, and there shall be butter; but if you press hard the nostrils, blood shall come out. Eccli. XVIII, 30. — Go not after your lusts, and turn aw… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1333A…tomorrow we shall die. Thren. iv, 5. — They that were fed delicately have died in the streets; they that were brought up in scarlet, have embraced the dung. Eccli. xviii, 30. — Go not after thy lusts, but turn aw… Euthymius the Hagiorite c. 955-1028PG 96:1073…t has come upon me, and that which I dreaded has met me (Job III, 25). You have become a reproach to my enemies and a laughingstock to my adversaries (Sirach XVIII, 31). With an uneducated mind and a childish judgment, you have… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:81C…n lowliness, than one who sets glory for himself and lacks bread. » Prov. xiii, 7. — « There are those who boast of their riches, when they have nothing. » Eccli. xviii, 33. — « Do not become a beggar by indulgin…