Where the Fathers quote Sirach 27

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Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:979A…xii, 5.—The thoughts of the just are judgments. Prov. xix, 21.—Many are the thoughts in the heart of a man; but the counsel of the Lord shall stand forever. Eccli. xxvii, 5.—In the shaking of a sieve, the refuse… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:91…of the helps of reason.” — iv, 20. “They shall come in the calculation of their sins as cowards, and their own thoughts shall convict them from the opposite.” Eccli. xxvii, 5. — “As in the sifting of a sieve remain… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1563B…." (Prov. XXVII, 21). "To praise and vituperate the same man is not the way of a good man." "Praise no man before consideration. For this is a test of a man." (Eccli. XXVII, 7). "Woe to you when all men speak well o… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:51A…» Eccli. viii, 21. — « Coram extraneo ne facias quidquam arcanum: nescis enim quid pariet. Non omni homini cor tuum manifestes, ne forte convicietur tibi. » Eccli. xxvii, 7. — « Noli consiliari cum eo qui tibi in… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1379B…s he who does these things and holds fast to them." Sap. I, 15. — "Justice is immortal." Sap. VIII, 7. — "If anyone loves justice, her labors are virtues." Eccli. XXVII, 9. — "If you follow justice, you shall ov… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:897A…neighbor, for we are members one of another. Prov. IX, 12. — He that relies upon lies, this man shall feed the winds; and the same shall pursue winged birds. Eccli. XXVII, 10. — Birds resort unto their like; and tr… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1205A…“Birds will settle with their like, and truth will return to those who practice it.” Eccli. XXVII, 10. “For everyone who does evil hates the… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1479C…he has many rescuers; they have spoken arcane things, and they justified him. A rich man spoke, and all were silent, and his word they exalted to the clouds.” Eccli. xxvii, 11. “According to the strength of a man sh… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 30:935C…perance, but constantly turning itself, as one supported by no barriers of constancy. For in truth, according to the proverb: The moon changes without a voice (Eccli. XXVII, 12). I think, however, that even in the cr… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:1015B…ver gives birth to injustice, and having conceived trouble, brings forth iniquity, becoming a prey until the end. "For the foolish man is changed as the moon" [Eccli. XXVII, 12]. Concerning which David also, prophesy… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1403B…ent to the Assyrians." Eccli. ii, 14.—"Woe to a double heart, and to a sinner that goeth on two ways." Eccli. i, 36.—"Come not to him with a double heart." Eccli. xxvii, 12.—"The fool changeth as the moon." Eccli… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:223…f the Lord is in the reward of the pious. The gift of the Lord remains with the pious.” Eccli. ii, 6. — “Believe in him, and he shall recover you.” Eccli. xxvii, 12. — “The narrative of a pious man is always wisdom.” Eccli.… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:311D…by honest exchange." Ezech. VII, 12. — "Let not him who buys rejoice, and let not him who sells lament. For he who sells shall not return to him who has sold." Eccli. XXVII, 12. — "Between the seller and the buyer, s… Basilius Caesariensis MagnusPG 29:143A…. For in truth, according to the saying, "The fool changes as the moon" (Eccli. XXVII, 12). I believe also that the moon’s change… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1343C…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 abominable.» Eccli. xxvii, 21.—«An arrow shot in the thigh of the fle… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1377C…rds of the wise." — "Speak, men, to the righteous." Eccli. VIII, 11. — "Do not miss the narrative of the elders, for they too have learned from their fathers." Eccli. XXVII, 24. — "The narrative of a fool is an offen… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:407C…drained you once or twice, and in the end he will mock you; and after these things he will see you, and will leave you, and will shake his head over you." Eccli. xxvii, 26, 27. — "In the sight of your eyes he wi… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:719B…it of praise; but those who blaspheme and disparage Him lose their own salvation. For the saying, He who throws a stone on high, throws it upon his own head (Eccli. 27:28), was spoken concerning blasphemers. Ju… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1285C…edge, and they shall lay your beauty into destruction.” Sap. I, 6. — “A benevolent spirit of wisdom, and it will not absolve a blasphemer from his lips.” Eccli. XXVII, 28. — “He who throws a stone into the air,… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:699A…our hopes in God, we shall be in security and breadth; but those who cast us into them will perish, for He who digs a pit, it is said, shall fall into it (Eccli. 27:29). Even if they bind our hands and feet,… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1523A…Eccli. xxvii, 29, 30. — “He who digs a pit shall fall in… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1531A…." Eccl. x, 8. — "He who digs a pit shall fall into it; and he who breaks down a hedge, a serpent shall bite him; he who removes stones shall be hurt by them." Eccli. xxvii, 29. — "He who digs a pit shall fall into i… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:723A…spises a matter shall be despised for it. Prov. 10, 26. — As a sour grape is harmful to the teeth, and smoke to the eyes, so is wickedness to those who use it. Eccli. 27, 30. — He who does evil things, they shall…