Where the Fathers quote Sirach 7

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Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 41:315…and not of goods, as the Scripture also said: "Evil shall pursue those who seek evils" (Eccli. vii, 1). For evil never existed, nor has a roo… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:29B…o to the house of mourning than to the house of feasting. The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning; but the heart of fools is in the house of mirth." ⟦Eccli. vii, 2⟧ "For man has gone to his eternal hous… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:213C…A good name is more desirable than great riches; and good grace is better than silver and gold.” Prov. xxii, 1. “A good name is better than precious ointment.” Eccli. vii, 2. “Have a care for a good name. For it w… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:131C…ng; what is more philosophic than that? Therefore the Wise Man admonishes, saying, "Better it is to go to the house of mourning than to the house of laughter" (Eccli. vii, 3). Perhaps you laugh at what is said. Bu… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:933A…ion is the fear of the Lord, and riches, and glory, and life. Eccli. xxxiii, 24; xl, 4. — Give not a spot in thy glory, and be not exalted in the day of glory. Eccli. vii, 4. — Seek not of the Lord preeminence, no… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1537B…irst-fruits.” Sap. vi, 11. — “Those who have kept holy things holily shall be sanctified, and those who have been taught these things shall find an apology.” Eccli. vii, 4, 31. — “Do not seek from the Lord guard… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:403A…uld not rashly leap into positions of authority. Prov. xx, 21. — "An inheritance gained in haste at the beginning will not be blessed in the end." Eccli. vii, 4. — "Do not seek from the Lord dominion… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1095A…beget me?" and to the mother, "Why are you in labor?" "Whoever has not thought wicked things against the Lord, to him will be given the chosen gift of faith." Eccli. vii, 5. — "Do not justify yourself before the… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:73C…[Isa. L, 4] — «The Lord gives me a learned tongue, that I may know when I ought to speak a word.» [Eccli. IV, 23] — «Observe the time, and flee from evil.» — [Eccli. VII, 5] — «Do not display your doctrine out of… Leo VI the Wise 866–912PG 113:457…and who are altogether unable to attain to it, so as to grant equal things to each, they, according to what is put forward by Jesus the son of Sirach (Eccli. VII, 6), should neither seek leadership from the Lord, nor claim a… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:83A…ociate with one stronger or richer than yourself. What will an earthenware pot communicate to a cauldron? For when they strike together, they will be broken.” Eccli. vii, 7. — “Humble your head before a magnate.”… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:297A…ne judgment." (Exod. xxiii, 2) "You shall not obey a wicked nation." "Do not sin against the multitude of a city, and do not cast yourself down into a crowd." (Eccli. vii, 7) "My heart has feared for three things,… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:433A…h." Prov. xxi, 28. "Be not a false witness against thy fellow citizen." Prov. xxiv, 28. "Slander disquiets a wise man, and destroys the heart of his strength." Eccli. vii, 8. "The mouth that lies kills the soul."… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:79D…or you do not know what the coming day will bring forth. » Eccli. xi, 4. — « In one’s clothing, do not ever boast, nor be exalted in the day of your honor. » Eccli. vii, 11. — « Do not say: It is brought about by… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:23B…he has kept my soul far from peace." Eccli. IV, 2. — "Do not provoke to anger a man in his anxiety. Do not further trouble a heart that is already irritated." Eccli. VII, 12. — "Do not mock a man in the bitterness… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:433B…ness against me." Dan. xiii, 34-42. "Plow not a lie against thy brother: neither do the like to thy friend. Do not wish to lie at all, for lying is not good." Eccli. vii, 13, 14. "A wicked reproach in a man is a… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1207B…iii, 1: "Do not contend with a powerful man." Eccli. xiii, 12: "If you are summoned by a powerful man, withdraw, and by so much the more will he summon you." Eccli. vii, 15: "In the midst of magnates, do not make… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:863…dishonest. The cultivation of a farm is indeed an honest work, as Solomon says: "Do not hate rustic labor, and cultivation which was created by the Most High" (Eccli. 7. 16). And the Apostle exhorts: "But I besee… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1699A…are taught by the Scripture to love labor, because it contributes to everything for us. It says: “Hate not laborious work,” but “humble thy soul exceedingly” (Eccli. vII, 16). And: “In all thy works be quick, and… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1309A…ii, 10. — « Till your land; for ships come no more from Carthage. » Jerem. iv, 3. — « Break up for yourselves your fallow ground, and sow not among thorns. » Eccli. vii, 16. — « Hate not laborious works, and husb… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:215A…race) is an importunate fable.” TITLE VI. — On opinion and estimation: and that it is better to be than to seem. For this is an impediment to virtue. Eccli. vii, 16. — “I saw a just man perishing in his j… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:329A…rmuch, and do not devise things beyond what is necessary, lest you be amazed; and do not act wickedly overmuch. And do not be hard, lest you die in your time" (Eccli. vii, 17, 18). "Do not take a burden upon yours… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1155…." (Wis. xix, 1): "For the impious, even unto the end, wrath comes without mercy." (Eccli. xvi, 6): "In the congregation of sinners, a fire shall be kindled." (Eccli. vii, 19): "The vengeance of the impious is fire… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:755B…reparation of calves with enmity. Eccli. XXII, 25. — He who throws a stone at birds frightens them: and he who reproaches a friend, dissolves friendship. Eccli. VII, 20. — Do not exchange a friend for the sak… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:183D…dgment, works for his neighbor for nothing, and does not pay him his wages." (Eccli. xxxiv, 27) "He sheds blood who defrauds the wages of his hireling." (Eccli. vii, 22) "Do not injure a servant who works in… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:79C…their care. Levit. xvii, 11. — « The soul of all flesh is its blood. » Prov. xii, 10. — « A righteous man has compassion for the souls of his beasts. » Eccli. vii, 24. — « Do you have cattle? Attend to them… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1391A…e Lord God will fight for you.” Eccli. 18:15. — “Give no room for complaint among the innocent.” Eccli. 4:26. — “Do not accept a person against your own soul.” Eccli. 7:26. — “Do not stand against the face of an… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:291B…e; and if he fail in understanding, have patience with him, and despise him not in all your strength. For the alms of the father shall not be forgotten. » Eccli. VII, 27. — « With all your heart honor your fat… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:295B…t father bringeth up his children well; and in a wise son he shall be delighted in his soul.” Prov. xix, 18. — “Instruct thy son: for so he is of good hope.” Eccli. vii, 27. — “Hast thou children? instruct them,… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:29C…; therefore He hastened to take him out of the midst of wickedness." ⟦Sap. iv, 13⟧ "Do not fall short of those who weep, and mourn with those who mourn." ⟦Eccli. vii, 32⟧ "Do not rejoice over the dead; rememb… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:187B…essary to visit them. Prov. xxi, 13 — "He who shuts his ears so as not to hear the poor, he himself shall call out, and there will be no one to hear him." Eccli. vii, 39 — "Do not be reluctant to visit the sic… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:435B…in a timely manner, and for the sake of profit, and countless goods. Therefore someone said: Always remember your last things, and you will not sin forever (Eccli. 7. 40). You have seen how he also presents th… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:611…passes, and he immediately forgets his purpose. Therefore the Scripture says: In all your words remember your last things, and you will not sin for eternity (Eccli. 7.40). Remember your death, and you will hav… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:951A…— Be mindful that Jesus Christ is risen from the dead. Prov. x, 7. — The memory of the just is with praises; but the name of the wicked shall be blotted out. Eccli. vii, 40. — In all thy works, remember thy last… Philip the Solitary fl. c. 1095PG 127:739A…as is clear from the appearance of your tabernacle. For you have grown old and are tending toward the goal: Remember your last things, and you will not sin (Eccli. VII, 40). I ask you, do not be slothful. Know y… Elias Ecdicus fl. c. 1121PG 127:1149C…giver of joy. For the Prophet says: “I remembered God, and was delighted” (Ps. LXXVI, 4); and the Wise Man: “Remember your last ends, and you will never sin” (Eccli. VII, 40). But it is impossible for anyone to ob…