Where the Fathers quote Sirach 22

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John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:379A…s father, and does not bless its mother. An evil generation judges itself to be righteous. An evil generation has lofty eyes, and is lifted up by its eyelids." Eccli. XXII, 3. — "A father’s shame is an undiscipline… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1321C…— "Wine and women will make the wise apostatize." Eccli. xix, 2. — "A bold woman disgraces her father and her husband, and she will be dishonored by both." Eccli. xxii, 5. — "A woman leaving her husband, and se… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:927…ne time. What is the opportune time? As if there were some time when it is not opportune to teach, when Solomon says: Instruction and scourges in every time (Eccli. 22. 6). But I think this opportune time is to… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:29C…e all die." ⟦Eccli. viii, 7⟧ "Music in mourning is an untimely narration. Weep over the dead; for the light has failed. Mourning for the dead is seven days." ⟦Eccli. xxii, 6⟧ ⟦Eccli. xxxviii, 14, 15⟧ "Child, let… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:223B…. The blessing of the Lord is in the reward of the pious. The gift of the Lord remains with the pious.” Eccli. ii, 6. — “Believe Him, and He will recover you.” Eccli. xxii, 6. — “The discourse of a just man is alwa… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:295B…ix, 18. — “Instruct thy son: for so he is of good hope.” Eccli. vii, 27. — “Hast thou children? instruct them, and bow down their neck from their childhood.” Eccli. xxii, 6. — “Blows and instruction are wisdom at… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 126:111A…stained by the Lord for our sake, nor weigh the majesty of the divine Word, and who inappropriately introduce that saying of the Wise Man: "Music in mourning" [Eccli. xxii, 6]. Wherefore, some who are more ferv… Methodius of Olympus d. c. 311PG 18:377A…There went up a smoke in his wrath, and fire out of his face shall burn (Ps. XVII, 9). And in another place: In an unbelieving nation fire shall be kindled (Eccli. XXII, 7). Which indeed, the Lord signifying in… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:981D…salt and a mass of iron than a foolish man. Eccli. iv, 31.—Do not subject yourself to a foolish man. Eccli. viii, 20.—Do not enter into counsel with a fool. Eccli. xxii, 7.—He who teaches a fool is like one who… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1215C…his hope is vain, and his labors are useless." Eccli. IV, 31 — "Do not subject yourself to a foolish man." Eccli. VIII, 20 — "Do not take counsel with fools." Eccli. XXII, 7, 8, 18, 11 — "He who teaches a fool is… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:185B…ing." Isa. lix, 4. — "They trust in vanities and speak empty things; for they conceive sorrow and bring forth iniquity, and they weave the spider’s web." Eccli. xxii, 7. — "He who teaches a fool glues togethe… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:1021C…d; and for the foolish weep, for understanding has failed. Weep a little for the dead, because he is at rest, but the life of the foolish is worse than death (Eccli. 22:10). If he who is deprived of understandin… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:981B…t has no need of wisdom; for he is led rather by insipience. Eccli. xxii, 14.—Do not multiply your words with a fool, and do not walk with an unthinking man. Eccli. xxii, 10.—Weep for the dead, for the light has f… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1157A…have forsaken the law of the Lord." (Eccli. xli, 11). "The mourning of a dead man is seven days; but for a fool and an impious man, all the days of his life." (Eccli. xxii, 13). "As a two-edged sword is all iniquity… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:981B…for himself, and he stores up fire upon his own lips. Prov. xviii, 2.—He who is destitute of heart has no need of wisdom; for he is led rather by insipience. Eccli. xxii, 14.—Do not multiply your words with a fool… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:981D…ol, and do not walk with an unthinking man. Eccli. xxii, 10.—Weep for the dead, for the light has failed; and weep for the fool, for prudence has failed. Eccli. xxii, 18.—It is easier to bear sand and salt and… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:731A…SERMO II. On Prudence and Counsel. Eccli. XL, 25. — Gold and silver will steady the feet, but counsel is better than both. Eccli. XXII, 19. — A wooden beam bound into a building… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:913…ings forth clouds; so an impudent countenance provokes speech. Sirach 4:29. — Be not bold in your speech, and sluggish and remiss in your works. Sirach 22:24. — Before fire, the vapor and smoke of a furnace; so before… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:171A…Eccli. xxviii, 9. — “A sinful man will trouble his friends, and bring in debate in the midst of them that are in peace.” Eccli. xxii, 24. — “As the smoke of the chimney, so are… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:755A…himself from friends seeks excuses. Prov. XV, 17. — Better is a reception of vegetables with friendship and grace, than a preparation of calves with enmity. Eccli. XXII, 25. — He who throws a stone at birds f… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:219…Eccl. xxii, 25. — “He that casteth a stone at birds, s… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:73D…you have opened your mouth upon a friend, do not fear; for there is a reconciliation, without upbraiding, and disclosure of secrets, and a treacherous wound (Eccl. 22:26, 27). In these things a friend avoids,… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1341B…who control it shall eat its fruits.» Eccli. xiv, 1.—«Blessed is the man who does not slip with his mouth.» Eccli. vi, 5.—«A sweet throat multiplies friends.» Eccli. xxii, 27.—«Who will set a guard over my mouth, a… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:93B…han with a contentious woman in a common house." Prov. 25:24. "Before fire there is the vapor of a furnace and smoke; so also before bloodshed are revilings." Eccli. 22:27. When a young child reviles you, you m… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:283C…ble body. TIT. XIX. — Concerning perseverance and those who persevere: and that faith and benevolence must be kept toward those who have received us. Eccli. XXII, 28, 29. — « Possess faith with your friend… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:919D…pon thee, take; and in the vicissitude of thy humiliation endure patiently; for gold is tested in fire, and acceptable men in the furnace of humiliation." Eccli. xxii, 29. — "Endure in the time of tribulation,… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:431D…, he adds both prayers, and calls upon God to bring aid. Indeed, even he himself signifies this very thing, when he says: Who shall set a seal upon my lips? (Eccli. XXII, 33). For it is necessary to contribute our… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:939A…ous; and he who is hated by God shall fall into it. Prov. XXVI, 20. — In much wood fire thrives; but an ungoverned [or: unrestrained] mouth creates disorder. Eccli. XXII, 33. — Who shall set a watch before my mout…