Where the Fathers quote Sirach 32

17 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 95:1391A…le you judge.” Eccli. 11:7. — “Before you investigate, do not find fault. Understand first, and then reprove.” Eccli. 33:4. — “Without examination do nothing.” Eccli. 32:1. — “Have they appointed you ruler? Do n… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1537C…strength glorify him who made you, and do not abandon his ministers. Fear the Lord, and glorify the priest, and give them their portion, as he commanded you.” Eccli. xxxii, 1-3. — “Have they made you a ruler? Do not… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:523C…re of his words, if he speaks with prudence, they said thus: "Speak, elder, for it is fitting for you, in accurate knowledge; and you will obstruct the music" (Eccl. 32:4, 5). What is the meaning of, "And you w… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1307B…» — « Do not despise a man in his old age. » Eccli. xxv, 8. — « The crown of old men is great experience; and the glory of them is the fear of the Lord. » Eccli. xxxii, 4. — « Speak, elder: for it becomes you.… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:347C…ls; but in the hearts of those who take counsel, counsel remains. The wicked man will not obey it, nor will he speak any opportune or good thing for the time.” Eccli. xxxii, 4-9: “When another is speaking, do not pour… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:185C…ing." Eccli. xi, 9. — "Rejoice, O youth, in thy youth, and let thy heart be in good in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thy heart, immaculate." Eccli. xxxii, 7. — "Speak, O youth, if there be need fo… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:523C…ures instruct us; for when they address the younger, they say: "Speak, young man, in your own cause, if you should be asked twice; speak little in many words" (Eccl. 32:10, 14). But to the elder, they do not spe… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1249B…ed away, and they did not see their father's nakedness." Eccli. iv, 21. — "There is a shame that leads to sin, and there is a shame that is glory and grace." Eccli. xxxii, 10. — "Before thunder, lightning flashes,… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:933B…mighty man, lest thou fall into his hands. Eccli. xiii, 12. — Being invited by one that is mighty, withdraw thyself, and so much the more he will invite thee. Eccli. xxxii, 13. — In the midst of great men, do not de… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:119…thing; but there is nothing less graceful than this. For hear Scripture saying: Before thunder the lightning hastens, and before a shameful person comes grace (Eccli. 32:14). But there is nothing more shameless t… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1089A…o fears the Lord will await discipline. (Eccli. xxxiv, 17). Those who fear the Lord will find judgment and righteousness, and they will shine forth as light. (Eccli. xxxii, 16). There is no diminution in the fe… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1357A…im. Sap. xvi, 28. — Oportet solem prævenire ad gratias agendas Deo, et ad ortum solis supplicare ei. Eccli. xvii, 28. — Vivus et sanus laudabit Dominum. Eccli. xxxii, 17. — Benedic Dominum, qui fecit te, et qu… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:315A…the Lord is upon all flesh. He has mercy, and corrects, and instructs, and turns as a shepherd does his flock, and has mercy on those who receive instruction." Eccli. xxxii, 18. — "He who fears instruction shall find… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1419A…r, than he who has an abundance of prudence, and transgresses the law.” 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 fille… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1155…e duty committed to them. And, in general, in every matter, it is necessary to remember the leader, since the holy Scripture says: Do all things with counsel. (Eccli. XXXII, 24) Q. CV. Should those who come to t… Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:1119A…a puppy of a dog, he produces blind words and deeds. But this just man did nothing without counsel, obeying that prudent precept: "Do all things with counsel" (Eccli. XXXII, 24). The name of Job signifies "patience,"… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1699A…s. It says: “Hate not laborious work,” but “humble thy soul exceedingly” (Eccli. vII, 16). And: “In all thy works be quick, and no sickness shall befall thee” (Eccli. XXXII, 27). For the sluggard shall be in desire,…