Where the Fathers quote Sirach 19

23 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 95:1321B…t at all with a woman under a husband. For many have been led astray by the beauty of a woman." Eccli. ix, 2. — "Wine and women will make the wise apostatize." Eccli. xix, 2. — "A bold woman disgraces her father a… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:217A…are, that they may forget their poverty, and remember their misery no more.” Eccl. xix, 2. — “Wine and women will make wise men f… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:399B…empty. TITLE IV. — Concerning rumor and fame: and that one ought not to give credence to everyone. Prov. xv, 30. — "A good report fattens the bones." Eccli. xix, 4. — "He who is quick to believe is light… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1341B…iplies friends.» Eccli. xxii, 27.—«Who will set a guard over my mouth, and a seal upon my lips, that I may not fall because of them, and my tongue destroy me?» Eccli. xix, 5.—«He who hates talkativeness, lessens e… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:411…thou hast, do good to thyself. » Eccli. xxxi, 19 — « A city shall murmur at a most wicked man for his bread. » On a querulous and fault-finding man. Eccli. xix, 5 — « He that accuseth unjustly, shall no… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1297C…est in the midst of thy ruin" (Eccli. 13:16). "Tell not your life to friend or enemy; but tell them praises. And if there be a sin in thee, do not reveal it" (Eccli. 19:8). "Why beholdest thou the mote that is… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 49:55…great security with much pleasure. Detraction to be avoided. Have you heard a word? it says: let it die within you; take heart, it will not burst you (Eccli. XIX, 10). What does "Let it die within you" mea… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:151D…t it die with you; be confident, it will not burst you." And again, "A fool heard a word, and travailed as a woman before the face of him who is giving birth" (Eccli. XIX, 10, 11). We are prompt to accusations, rea… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:847…f money, indeed, it is possible to restore again; but a word once sent forth cannot be brought back. "Hast thou heard a word," it says, "let it die with thee" (Eccli. 19:10). Extinguish it, overwhelm it, do not a… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:103A…LITTERA M TIT. I. — De arcanis, et arcana enuntiantibus. Prov. XI, 13. — « Qui revelat arcanum, ambulat fraudulenter. » Eccli. XIX, 10. — « Audisti verbum? commoriatur tibi.… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1137A…s shall be forgiven." Ibid. 6. "Remember your last things, and cease to be at enmity." Eccli. XXIX, 2. "Lend to your neighbor according to your power." Eccli. XIX, 13. "Reprove your neighbor, lest perhaps… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:491B…late, and receive an excuse from us. Correct, he says—perhaps he did not say, "correct" just in case he did it, but if he did it, so that he might add no more (Eccli. 19. 14). For either we excuse ourselves, or, b… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1089A…). All wisdom is the fear of the Lord. Nothing is better than the fear of the Lord, and nothing is sweeter than to give heed to the commandments of the Lord. (Eccli. xix, 18, 20). He who fears the Lord will fear… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:731A…light of truth, so that no saving knowledge remains in him, save only malice, of which Solomon says: The wisdom of the wicked is the wickedness of knowledge (Eccli. 19, 19): so also he who performs justice, whil… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1419A…ep my commandments, thou shalt judge my house.” Isa. LV, 2. — “Hearken unto me, and eat that which is good, and your soul shall delight itself in good things.” Eccli. XIX, 21. — “Better is he who is diminished in i… Philo of CarpasiaPG 40:147A…therefore reproved. For the Scripture says: "Better is he that is diminished in wisdom with fear, than he that aboundeth in cunning and transgresseth the law" (Eccli. 19:24). "For not the hearers of the law are j… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:959B…ng and our clothing, from what a certain wise man said of old: The clothing of a man, and the laughter of his teeth, and the walk of his feet, show what he is (Eccli. 19.27). For when we come forth honestly dress… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 50:775D…ervent cultivator of all virtues, and a temple of God. For if the clothing of a man, the step of his foot, and the laughter of his teeth reveal what is in him (Eccli. 19:27), according to the wise Solomon, much m… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 52:565C…the philosophy stored within the soul. For the adornment of a man, he says, and the laughter of his teeth, and the step of his foot, shall tell about him (Eccli. 19. 27). For if you had not thrown to the grou… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:49D…r eyes. Therefore, another wise man also said: “The attire of a man, and the smile of his teeth, and the gait of his feet, announce what kind of person he is” (Eccl. 19. 27).… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1361A…minister to him." TITLE VI. — Of the distinction between good and evil: and that everyone ought to be judged by their works, and not by their words. Eccli. xix, 27. — "The clothing of a man, and the step… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:397B…r are the hearts of men equal.” Isa. 1, 5. — “Every heart is mourning.” Eccli. 13, 19. — “Every animal loves its like, and a man will associate with his like.” Eccli. 19, 27. — “From the encounter of a face, the s… AnonymousPG 105:871A…t part akin to us, for the discernment of those who see; if, as a certain wise man said: "The attire, and the gait, and the laughter of a man, tell about him" (Eccl. xix, 27). But since, as he advanced in age, he…