Where the Fathers quote Wisdom 8

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Macarius of Egypt c. 300–391PG 34:377D…obtained continence as a debt due to nature." For that continence is the debt due to nature, not to grace, is a Pelagian doctrine entirely contrary to Solomon (Sap. VIII, 2 and X, 2) and the Apostle (Gal. V, 23):… Dionysius the Areopagite fl. c. 500PG 4:899…roverbs, the common edition has verse 8 thus: Lay hold of her, and she will exalt you; you will be glorified by her when you have embraced her. And Wisdom viii, 2, thus: I became a lover of her form. Note secondly, that… John Kyparissiotes d. after 1378PG 152:811A…crucified." And in those things which prepare the way for the Scriptures (1), you will find someone saying of divine wisdom: "I became a lover of her beauty" (Sap. viii, 2). Wherefore let us not fear the name of… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1379B…— "Thus says the Lord: Keep judgment, do divine justice. Blessed is he who does these things and holds fast to them." Sap. I, 15. — "Justice is immortal." Sap. VIII, 7. — "If anyone loves justice, her labors… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:261…12. — "In much time is wisdom; and in long life is knowledge." Job xxxii, 9. — "Not the long-lived are wise, nor do the aged understand judgment." Wisdom viii, 8. — "If one desires wide experience, he knows how to estimat…