Where the Fathers quote Sirach 20

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John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1563A…to him the chosen gift of faith, and a lot in the temple of the Lord most acceptable." (Sap. III, 14). "The desire of a eunuch is to deflower a young maiden." (Eccli. XX, 4). "There are eunuchs who were born so f… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1343C…the sight of God.» Eccli. x, 14; viii, 4.—«A fool multiplieth words. Do not stand in a bad word.» Jer. ix, 3.—«They have bent their tongue like a bow.» Eccli. xx, 8.—«He who multiplieth speech shall be ab… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:347C…ng, do not pour out many words. Where there is a hearing, do not pour out speech.” TIT. XIV. — On those things which happen and befall beyond reason. Eccli. xx, 9-11: “There is a prosperous journey for a m… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1217A…of a fool is more grievous than death. Eccli. xxxiii, 5. — The heart of a fool is like the wheel of a cart, and his thoughts are like a revolving axle. Eccli. xx, 16. — A fool says: There is no friend for… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:939A…s disorder. Eccli. XXII, 33. — Who shall set a watch before my mouth, and a seal upon my lips, that I may not fall thereby, and my tongue may not destroy me? Eccli. XX, 18. — Good things poured out upon a closed… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:215A…i, 16. — “The number of the days of a good life is full, and a good name remains for ever.” Eccli. vi, 2. — “An evil name shall inherit ignominy and reproach.” Eccli. xx, 19. — “An ungrateful man (that is, without… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1343C…words.» Eccli. viii, 3; ix, 8.—«Do not quarrel with a man full of tongue, and do not heap wood upon his fire. Terrible in his city is a man full of tongue.» Eccli. xx, 20.—«A slip from the pavement is less grav… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1249C…me that leads to sin, and there is a shame that is glory and grace. Do not show partiality against your own soul, and do not be ashamed to your own downfall." Eccli. xx, 25. — "There is one who out of shame makes… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:433C…brother: neither do the like to thy friend. Do not wish to lie at all, for lying is not good." Eccli. vii, 13, 14. "A wicked reproach in a man is a lie." Eccli. xx, 26. "What can be made clean by the unclean… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:433C…n? And from a liar what truth will there be?" Eccli. xxxiv, 4. "A thief is better than a man that is always lying: but both of them shall inherit destruction." Eccli. xx, 27. "A certain man named Ananias, with Sap… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1309A…eak up for yourselves your fallow ground, and sow not among thorns. » Eccli. vii, 16. — « Hate not laborious works, and husbandry created by the Most High. » Eccli. xx, 30. — « He who works his land shall increa… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:137…money; for those things even enslave one: "For presents and gifts," it is said, "blind the eyes of the wise, and as a muzzle on the mouth turn aside reproofs" (Eccli. XX, 31). Consider how that poor man Peter puni… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1399A…e the souls that should not live." Sap. vi, 6. — "A harsh judgment shall be for those who are set over others: for the stronger, a stronger scrutiny awaits." Eccli. xx, 31. — "Gifts and presents blind the eyes o… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:331B…p. VI, 21. — "A multitude of the wise is the salvation of the world." Eccli. XLI, 18. — "Better is he that hideth his folly, than he that hideth his wisdom." Eccli. XX, 32. — "Wisdom that is hid, and a treasure… Basilius Caesariensis MagnusPG 29:435A…things of the heart and does not publish them by word, it will be said to him: Wisdom that is hid, and treasure that is unseen, what profit is in them both? (Eccli. xx, 32). Therefore, just as my mouth should sp… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:843C…ent. James I, 19. — Let every man be swift to hear, but slow to speak. Prov. XIII, 3. — He who guards his own mouth preserves his soul from tribulation. Eccli. XX, 52. — Wisdom that is hidden and a treasure…