Where the Fathers quote Sirach 6

21 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 95:1385C…those who dwell closer to him. TITLE XVII. — Concerning the double-tongued. Eccli. v, 17. — A very bad condemnation is upon the double-tongued. Eccli. vi, 1. — Every sinner who is jealous and doub… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:215A…Eccli. xli, 16. — “The number of the days of a good life is full, and a good name remains for ever.” Eccli. vi, 2. — “An evil name shall inherit ignominy… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:985A…A⟧ Prov. xxix, 21. — He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the last; and he shall be sorrowful for himself. Eccli. vi, 3. — Thou shalt consume thy leaves, and s… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:223A…orthy sense in the Holy Scriptures; more frequently, however, it occurs in a culpable sense, as where it is said: "An evil soul destroys him who possesses it" (Eccli. vi. 4), and "The soul that sins, it shall die… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1341B…and life are in the power of the tongue; and those 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.» E… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:407B…t remain in the day of affliction; and if you are humbled, he will be against you." Eccli. xxxvii, 1. — "There is a friend who is a friend in name only." Eccli. vi, 7, 1. — "If you possess a friend, possess… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:407A…ho blesses a friend in the morning with a loud voice, does not differ from one who curses." Mich. vii, 5. — "Do not believe in friends, nor hope in princes." Eccli. vi, 8. — "There is a friend in his own time,… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:755B…tone at birds frightens them: and he who reproaches a friend, dissolves friendship. Eccli. VII, 20. — Do not exchange a friend for the sake of no profit. Eccli. VI, 14. — A faithful friend is a strong protec… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:351A…Prov. xxii, 17. — “Incline your ear to the sayings of the wise.” Ibid. 6. — “An adolescent with a pious man, and his way shall be upright.” Eccli. vi, 14. — “If you see a man of understanding,… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:403D…e one will raise up his companion. But woe to the one when he falls, and there is no second to raise him up. A triple-woven cord will not quickly be broken." Eccli. vi, 14-16. — "A faithful friend is a strong shel… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:755B…end is a strong protection: and he who holds him, has found a treasure. Eccli. IX, 14. — Do not abandon an ancient friend: for a new one is not equal to him. Eccli. VI, 15. — There is nothing for which a faithfu… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:819A…shness with God. Prov. I, 20. — Wisdom cries out in the streets, and acts openly in the squares. Eccli. XXVI, 18. — There is no exchange for a trained soul. Eccli. VI, 18, 19. — My child, in your youth choose i… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:183…(Prov. iv, 13) "Son, give your heart to instruction." (Eccli. vi, 18-33) "Son, from your youth receive inst… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:359B…ever he enters, the Lord blesses, and God loves those who love it. He who obeys it will judge the nations, and he who listens to it will dwell in confidence.” Eccli. vi, 18.—“My son, in your youth choose instruct… Isaac of Nineveh c. 613-c. 700PG 86:839A…uch a way and approach God, Scripture warns, saying: Do not approach God in duplicity of heart (Eccli. 1, 36); but approach Him as one who sows and harvests (Eccli. vi, 19). And the Lord, to those who renounce i… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:261…, "let it be in the law of the Most High" (Eccli. 9:15); and again, "Stand in the multitude of the elders, and if there is a wise man, attach yourself to him" (Eccli. 6:34). He made you a mouth? Let this do noth… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1307A…age is not that of long duration, nor is it measured by the number of years. Hoariness is understanding in a man, and the age of old age is a life unspotted. » Eccli. vi, 34. — « Stand in the multitude of the elde… Methodius of Olympus d. c. 311PG 18:103A…nd are dedicated to the Lord. If, having closed my ears against slander and whispering, I open them to the word of God, frequenting the thresholds of the wise (Eccli. VI, 36), I have dedicated my hearing also to t… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:939B…ously where you can hear and be helped: for it is written: "If you see a man of understanding, go to him early, and let your feet wear the steps of his doors" (Eccli. 6:36). This is not for those who do not know… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:731A…m says: Have thought in the precepts of God, and meditate in his commandments always, and he will confirm your heart: and will give you the desire of wisdom (Eccli. 6, 37). You see that justice itself works its… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:1395A…alileans whose blood Pilate... Ms. in the libraries of Italy and Oxford. Clearly spurious, and therefore omitted by Savile. Regarding the fear of God. Synopsis Sir. VI, 375. Montf. VI, 380. The light of the world…