Early Church Fathers Scripture Index : Texts
Ecclesiasticus 22:15
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Ante-Nicene Fathers, Volume 8, page 635, footnote 7 (Image)
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... since those who are outside us cannot communicate with us. And it is manifest that these are outside us, and ought to be separated from us, with whom it is not lawful for us to eat or to take food. In like manner also, all persons who underlie the charge of any manner of turpitude and dishonour, are rendered infamous; and all who arm themselves against fathers are rendered infamous. “Sand, and salt, and a mass of iron, is easier to bear than a man without understanding, and foolish and impious.”[Ecclesiasticus 22:15] “He that wanteth understanding thinks upon vain things; and a foolish and erring man imagineth follies.” For their suspicion has overthrown many, and their opinion hath held them in vanity. “A stubborn heart shall fare evil at the last; and he that ...