Where the Fathers quote Sirach 9

23 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 95:1321B…o a harlot. Turn your eye away from a beautiful woman. Do not sit at all with a woman under a husband. For many have been led astray by the beauty of a woman." Eccli. ix, 2. — "Wine and women will make the wise a… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1585B…» Prov. xxiv, 1. — «My son, do not emulate wicked men, nor desire to be with them.» Ibid., 19. — «Do not rejoice over those who are evil, nor emulate sinners.» Eccli. ix, 7. — «Do not emulate the glory of sinners… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:175A…n earth will rejoice." Eccli. II, 1. — "My son, if you come forward to serve the Lord, prepare your soul for temptation; make your heart straight, and endure." Eccli. IX, 7. — "Do not look around in the streets o… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 49:147…those who were otherwise brave. Therefore a certain one admonishes, saying: Do not gaze upon another’s beauty, and do not meet with a woman who is a harlot (Eccli. 9:8, 3). For honey distills from the lips… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:117B…what? The seeing evilly. For this belongs to a corrupted will. For this reason also a certain wise man exhorts, saying: "Do not contemplate another's beauty" (Eccli. 9:8). He did not say: Do not see—for it hap… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:195A…ss because of the nature of beauty, but because of the slackness of those who are overcome by it. For Scripture says: "Do not gaze upon the beauty of another" (Eccli. IX, 8). It did not say absolutely, "Do not ga… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:255C…For that does not arise from nature, but from laziness. This, indeed, was prohibited long ago in the old Law, which says: "Do not gaze upon another's beauty" (Eccli. ix. 8). Then, lest anyone should say, "What t… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1391A…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 abusive man.” Eccli. 9:9. — “Deliver him who suffers injury from… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:189C…. Prov. vi, 4. — "Give no sleep to your eyes, nor let your eyelids slumber, that you may be saved as a doe from the snares, and as a bird from the trap." Eccli. ix, 12. — "As fish are caught in a net, and as… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 50:599A…tain, and nature is weak; the will is sluggish, and sin is prone to beset us; the snares are many. "For know," he says, "that you walk in the midst of snares" (Eccli. 9:13). The temptations are continuous, the c… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:755B…— Do not exchange a friend for the sake of no profit. Eccli. VI, 14. — A faithful friend is a strong protection: and he who holds him, has found a treasure. Eccli. IX, 14. — Do not abandon an ancient friend: fo… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:127…thou shalt drink him with pleasure" (Eccli. IX, 15); in friendship, praising old age more… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:261…ou ears? Provide these to Him, but not to dissolute limbs, nor to shameful hearing. "For all your discourse," he says, "let it be in the law of the Most High" (Eccli. 9:15); and again, "Stand in the multitude of… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:933B…r of the king the seat of glory. Eccli. xi, 6. — Many tyrants have been greatly dishonored, and men of renown have been delivered into the hands of others. Eccli. ix, 16. — Envy not the glory of sinners. Eccli… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:67A…ou hast planted them, and they have taken root; they have brought forth children, and have made fruit. Thou art near to their mouth, and far from their reins.” Eccli. IX, 16.— “Envy not the glory of sinners.” Sap.… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:285C…an who walketh in his integrity than the rich man who is a liar.” ⟦Prov. xix, 22.⟧ “The wisdom of the poor man is despised, and his words are not heard.” ⟦Eccli. ix, 16.⟧ “If thou seest the oppressions of th… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1735D…tend, therefore, to yourself, that is, look around yourself on all sides: exercise wakeful eyes for the guarding of your soul. You walk in the midst of snares (Eccli. IX, 20), hidden from you; snares, deceits, eng… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 49:155C…s on every side, as Solomon himself, again warning us thus, said: "Recognize that you walk in the midst of snares and on the battlements of the city you walk" (Eccli. IX, 20). Oh! How full of importance is thi… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:359B…ose instruction, and as one who plows and sows, come to it.” Eccli. viii, 9.—“Do not despise the discourse of the wise, and be conversant in their proverbs.” Eccli. ix, 21.—“Take counsel with the wise, and let y… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1089A…both is the fear of the Lord. (Eccli. xxxiii, 1). He who fears the Lord will direct his friends. (Eccli. xl, 26). Let your boast be in the fear of the Lord. (Eccli. ix, 22). What is honorable seed? Those who fe… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1411B…the hand of God." Eccle. ix, 7. — "Go, and eat your bread in joy." Isa. xxi, 5. — "Prepare the table, eat, drink: arise, you princes, prepare the shields." Eccli. ix, 22. — "Let just men be your guests." Eccl… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:351A…titude of the elders, and if anyone is wise, cleave to him.” Eccli. viii, 9. — “Do not despise the discourse of the wise, and be conversant in their proverbs.” Eccli. ix, 22. — “Let righteous men be your dinner co… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 50:845…h, that fear is useful everywhere, that mourning is more useful than laughter, and on that saying, "Acknowledge that you pass in the midst of snares" (Eccli. 9. 30), and that it is worse to swear than to kill. — Calamity is…