Where the Fathers quote Sirach 29

15 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 95:1459A…Most High. If you act well, know to whom you act, and there shall be grace for your good deeds. Eccli. XVII, 18. — The alms of a man is as a signet with him. Eccli. XXIX, 1, 11, 15. — He who does mercy lends to h… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1137A…Forgive an injury to your neighbor, and then when you pray, your sins shall be forgiven." Ibid. 6. "Remember your last things, and cease to be at enmity." Eccli. XXIX, 2. "Lend to your neighbor according to y… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1365B…t to receive, and contracted when it comes to giving." Eccli. viii, 15. — "Do not lend to a man stronger than yourself; but if you do lend, regard it as lost." Eccli. xxix, 2. — "Lend to your neighbor in the time o… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:73C…the time, and flee from evil.» — [Eccli. VII, 5] — «Do not display your doctrine out of season.» — [28] — «Do not withhold a word in the time of salvation.» [Eccli. XXIX, 7] — «A wise man will be silent until the… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1419A…w.” Eccli. XXIII, 3. — “Nothing is sweeter than to look upon the commandments of the Lord.” Eccli. XXXII, 19. — “He who seeks the law shall be filled with it.” Eccli. XXIX, 14. — “Place thy treasure in the commandme… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:763D…swer him with peaceable gentleness. Eccli. xii, 4. — Give to the godly, and do not receive the sinner; do good to the humble, and do not give to the ungodly. Eccli. xxix, 15. — Shut up almsgiving in your storehous… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:183B…ose who willingly migrate from place to place. (Zach. viii, 10) "To him who goes out and to him who comes in there shall be no peace from tribulation." (Eccli. xxix, 24) "A wicked life of lodging from house t… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1535D…sa. xxxviii, 7. — “The counsel of the wicked wills lawless things: to destroy the humble with unjust words, and to scatter the words of the poor in judgment.” Eccl. xxix, 26. — “He who attempts to do many things w… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:189C…h your own destruction. Take heed that you be not led astray by your thought. Be vigilant all your life. Love the Lord, and call upon Him for your salvation." Eccli. xxix, 27. — "Take heed to yourself, that you do… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:361B…r activities be about many things. If you multiply them, you will not be innocent.” (Eccli. xi, 10.) “He who pursues business deals will fall into judgments.” (Eccli. xxix, 27.) “A hard heart shall be burdened with… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 53:265C…For this reason also a certain wise man counselled, saying: The beginning of a man’s life is bread and water and clothing, and a house covering his nakedness (Eccl. 29. 28): so that if anyone is overcome by drun… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:285D…d till the Most High regard.” ⟦Eccli. xxxv, 21.⟧ “Better is the life of a poor man under a shelter of logs, than sumptuous fare in the houses of others.” ⟦Eccli. xxix, 29.⟧ “It is not right to despise a poor m… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1561B…. — Concerning good reputation; and that a good deed is worthy of praise. "In small and great things, have a concern so that you may be well thought of." (Eccli. XXIX, 30). "Strive to present yourself approved… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1403B…"Come not to him with a double heart." Eccli. xxvii, 12.—"The fool changeth as the moon." Eccli. iii, 28.—"A heart that goeth two ways shall not have success." Eccli. xxix, 31.—"A wicked life is from house to house:… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:219A…dren is a mother without honour.” Eccl. vii, 12. — “Laugh not a man to scorn in the bitterness of his soul: for there is one that humbleth and exalteth.” Eccl. xxix, 35 (or xxix, 25). — “These things are grie…