Where the Fathers quote Sirach 8

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Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:933B…, and men of renown have been delivered into the hands of others. Eccli. ix, 16. — Envy not the glory of sinners. Eccli. iv, 7. — Humble thy soul to the great. Eccli. viii, 1. — Strive not with a mighty man, lest t… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1207B…e might wish to do, he does as a king having authority, and who shall say to him, 'What are you doing?'" Eccli. iv, 7: "Bow down your head to a magnate." Eccli. viii, 1: "Do not contend with a powerful man."… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:83A…ns contend with superiors. Job. — “An impious man is he who does not revere a person worthy of honor, nor knows how to render honor to such as these.” Eccli. viii, 1. — “Do not contend with a powerful man,… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1343C…hall be abominable.» Eccli. xxvii, 21.—«An arrow shot in the thigh of the flesh, so is a word in the heart of a fool. Cruel is he who keepeth not his words.» Eccli. viii, 3; ix, 8.—«Do not quarrel with a man full… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:937…r by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned. James 1, 19.—Let every man be swift to hear, and slow to speak. Sirach VIII, 4.—Do not contend with a garrulous man, and do not heap wood… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 50:655…ate profundiorem nobis sectionem infligis. Siquidem ego prior molestiam sentio, quandoquidem et ipse obnoxius sum peccatis. Omnes enim in correptionibus sumus (Eccli. 8. 6), et, Nemo gloriabitur castum se habere… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:915C…our paralyzed knees; and make level paths for your feet." Eccli. i, 35. — "In the multitude of elders, stand; and if there is anyone wise, be joined to him." Eccli. viii, 7. — "Do not despise a man in his old age… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:29C…v, 13⟧ "Do not fall short of those who weep, and mourn with those who mourn." ⟦Eccli. vii, 32⟧ "Do not rejoice over the dead; remember that we all die." ⟦Eccli. viii, 7⟧ "Music in mourning is an untimely nar… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 47:39B…rveling, asked, using the words of Scripture: Since it is written, said he, Do not fail in the discourse of the elders; for they also learned of their fathers (Eccli. VIII, 9): tell us willingly what was the cause,… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1377C…II, 11. — "Do not miss the narrative of the elders, for they too have learned from their fathers." Eccli. XXVII, 24. — "The narrative of a fool is an offense." Eccli. VIII, 9. — "Do not despise the narrative of the… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:351A…understanding, rise up to him, and let your foot wear out the steps of his doors. Stand in the multitude of the elders, and if anyone is wise, cleave to him.” Eccli. viii, 9. — “Do not despise the discourse of the… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:359B…ns, and he who listens to it will dwell in confidence.” Eccli. vi, 18.—“My son, in your youth choose instruction, and as one who plows and sows, come to it.” Eccli. viii, 9.—“Do not despise the discourse of the w… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1307A…nding in a man, and the age of old age is a life unspotted. » Eccli. vi, 34. — « Stand in the multitude of the elders; and if any one be wise, cleave to him. » Eccli. viii, 11. — « Let not the narrations of the elde… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1377C…ssors told me of babblings, but not according to your law, O Lord." Prov. V, 1. — "Apply your mind to the words of the wise." — "Speak, men, to the righteous." Eccli. VIII, 11. — "Do not miss the narrative of the el… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:885…keep His commandments and do those things which are pleasing in His sight. Prov. xvii, 14: He gives power to words, [as] the beginning of justice. Sirach viii, 13: Do not kindle the coals of sinners by reproving them, lest… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1567B…ldness makes peace." Prov. ix, 8. — "Do not reprove the wicked, lest they hate you." Eccli. xxxi, 41. — "In the banquet of wine, do not reprove your neighbor." Eccli. viii, 14. — "Do not heap up coals, reproving sin… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1365B…t together, the Lord keeps watch over them both." Eccli. iv, 31. — "Let not your hand be stretched out to receive, and contracted when it comes to giving." Eccli. viii, 15. — "Do not lend to a man stronger than… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:103…e who disclose secrets. Prov. xi, 13.—"He who reveals a secret walks deceitfully." Eccli. xix, 10.—"Have you heard a word? Let it die with you." Eccli. viii, 15.—"A cruel man is he who does not hoard words, and will not… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:981D…failed. Eccli. xxii, 18.—It is easier to bear sand and salt and a mass of iron than a foolish man. Eccli. iv, 31.—Do not subject yourself to a foolish man. Eccli. viii, 20.—Do not enter into counsel with a fool.… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1215C…casts aside wisdom and discipline is miserable, and his hope is vain, and his labors are useless." Eccli. IV, 31 — "Do not subject yourself to a foolish man." Eccli. VIII, 20 — "Do not take counsel with fools." Ecc… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:51A…suo cavete, et in sorore ne confidite: quoniam omnis frater supplantans supplantabit, et omnis amicus dolose ambulat: et unusquisque fratres suos deridebit. » Eccli. viii, 21. — « Coram extraneo ne facias quidquam… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:103A…Eccli. XIX, 10. — « Audisti verbum? commoriatur tibi. » Eccli. XII, 15. — « Immitis est qui non conservat verba, et non parcet de afflictione et vinculis. » Eccli. VIII, 21. — « Coram alieno ne facias aliquid abs…