Where the Fathers quote Sirach 42

6 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 95:1249C…to a friend, and acquires an enemy for himself." Eccli. xxv, 22. — "Anger, and impudence, and great shame, if a woman maintains authority over her husband." Eccli. xlii, 1-7. — "Do not be ashamed of these things,… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:879C…who are drunk, are drunk at night. But we, who are of the day, let us be sober. Prov. xxiii, 2. — Every sleepy person shall be clothed with rags and tatters. Eccli. xlii, 9. — The worry of wakefulness will hinder… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1321D…dom of speech." Eccli. xxvi, 2. — "Great wrath is a drunken woman. The fornication of a woman shall be known in the loftiness of her eyes, and in her eyelids." Eccli. xlii, 14. — "Better is the iniquity of a man tha… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1077D…en from him. He has adorned the great works of his wisdom, he who is before the age, and unto the age. There was nothing added, nor was there any diminution." (Eccl. xlii, 19 sqq.) "The works of all flesh are befo… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:933B…y 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 desire to appear equal. Eccli. xlii, 25. — He hath made nothing imperfect; he h… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1351B…beauty of the creatures, the creator of them is seen to be known. › Eccli. xviii, 1. — ‹He who lives for ever, created all things at once, the Lord alone. › Eccli. xlii, 25. — ‹He has made nothing that is lacking…