Proverbs 3 in the early church

227 passages quote, allude to, or echo Proverbs 3, grouped by verse; passages on the same verse are in date order. Verse text from the Berean Standard Bible (public domain). References use the Protestant English Bible's numbering, with a writer's own numbering in brackets where it differs.

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Proverbs 3:1

My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments;

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Prov 3:1Miscellanies 1.1.2 · Clement of Alexandriaquotation, high confidenceca. 198–203
Prov 3:1Fragments on Proverbs, column 167 · Origenallusion, high confidenceca. 220-254
Prov 3:1On Grace and Free Will 2 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, medium confidenceca. 426
Prov 3:1Commonitory 1 · Vincent of Lérinsquotation, high confidence434

Proverbs 3:3

Never let loving devotion or faithfulness leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.

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Prov 3:3The Instructor 3.7.38 · Clement of Alexandriaquotation, high confidenceca. 190–200
Prov 3:3Miscellanies 1.27.174 · Clement of Alexandriaquotation, high confidenceca. 198–203
Prov 3:3Miscellanies 3.6.55 · Clement of Alexandriaquotation, high confidenceca. 198–203
Prov 3:3Letters to Virgins 1.2.3 · Anonymousquotation, high confidence3rd century
Prov 3:3Fragments on the Song of Songs, chapter 3 · Origenallusion, medium confidenceca. 220-254
Prov 3:3Homilies on Leviticus 10.2 · Origenallusion, high confidenceca. 238–250 (Rufinus's translation ca. 400–410)
Prov 3:3Homilies 6.1 · Basil of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 363-378
Prov 3:3Liber Orsiesii 51 · Orsiesiusquotation, high confidenceca. 380-390
Prov 3:3Exposition of Psalm 118 17.9.2 · Ambroseallusion, medium confidenceca. 386-397
Prov 3:3Explanation of Twelve Psalms 43.95.2 · Ambrosequotation, medium confidenceca. 387-397

Proverbs 3:4

Then you will find favor and high regard in the sight of God and man.

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Prov 3:4To the Philippians 6.1 · Polycarp of Smyrnaallusion, medium confidenceca. 110–135
Prov 3:4Letters to Virgins 1.2.3 · Anonymousquotation, high confidence3rd century
Prov 3:4Homily on Luke 2 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 233–250
Prov 3:4Canon 24 · Anonymousecho, low confidence341
Prov 3:4Commentary on 2 Corinthians 8:21 · Ambrosiasterallusion, medium confidenceca. 366–384
Prov 3:4Apostolic Canon 40 · Anonymousquotation, medium confidenceca. 380

Proverbs 3:5

Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding;

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Prov 3:5Miscellanies 2.2.4 · Clement of Alexandriaquotation, high confidenceca. 198–203
Prov 3:5Miscellanies 4.23.149 · Clement of Alexandriaquotation, high confidenceca. 198–203
Prov 3:5Letter 218.2 · Augustine of Hippoallusion, high confidenceca. 386–430

Proverbs 3:6

in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.

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Prov 3:6Miscellanies 2.2.4 · Clement of Alexandriaquotation, high confidenceca. 198–203
Prov 3:6Exposition of Psalm 118 1.14.3 · Ambroseallusion, medium confidenceca. 386-397

Proverbs 3:7

Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil.

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Prov 3:7Miscellanies 2.2.4 · Clement of Alexandriaquotation, high confidenceca. 198–203
Prov 3:7Commentary on Romans 9.18 · Origenallusion, medium confidenceca. 244–246 (Rufinus's translation ca. 405–406)
Prov 3:7Letter to Zenas and Serenus 11 · Anonymousallusion, low confidence4th century (disputed)
Prov 3:7Oration 4.27 · Gregory of Nazianzusallusion, medium confidenceca. 362–383
Prov 3:7Confessions 8.2 · Augustine of Hippoallusion, medium confidenceca. 397–401
Prov 3:7On Grace and Free Will 2 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 426

Proverbs 3:8

This will bring healing to your body and refreshment to your bones.

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Prov 3:8To Autolycus 2.38 · Theophilus of Antiochquotation, high confidenceca. 180–185
Prov 3:8Fragments on Proverbs, column 167 · Origenallusion, high confidenceca. 220-254

Proverbs 3:9

Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your crops;

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Prov 3:9Homilies on the Psalms 28.2 · Basil of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 360-378
Prov 3:9Letter 71.4 · Jeromequotation, high confidenceca. 370–419
Prov 3:9Apostolic Constitutions 2.36.7 · Anonymousquotation, high confidenceca. 380
Prov 3:9–10Apostolic Constitutions 4.9.1 · Anonymousquotation, high confidenceca. 380
Prov 3:9Apostolic Constitutions 7.2.7 · Anonymousquotation, high confidenceca. 380
Prov 3:9Commentary on Malachi 2:13–16 · Jeromequotation, high confidence406
Prov 3:9On the Christian Life 12 · Fastidiusquotation, high confidenceca. 411-430
Prov 3:9The Institutes 10.19 · John Cassianallusion, high confidenceca. 419–426
Prov 3:9The Conferences 21.2 · John Cassianquotation, high confidenceca. 426–429
Prov 3:9The Conferences 21.22 · John Cassianquotation, high confidenceca. 426–429
Prov 3:9To the Church 1.27 · Salvian of Marseillesquotation, high confidenceca. 435-440
Prov 3:9To the Church 1.28 · Salvian of Marseillesquotation, high confidenceca. 435-440

Proverbs 3:10

then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine.

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Prov 3:10PG 12:1183 (Ps 8 LXX) · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 220-254
Prov 3:10Explanation of Twelve Psalms 45.3.2 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 387-397
Prov 3:10The Conferences 21.2 · John Cassianquotation, high confidenceca. 426–429

Proverbs 3:11

My son, do not reject the discipline of the LORD, and do not loathe His rebuke;

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Prov 3:11The Instructor 1.9.78 · Clement of Alexandriaquotation, high confidenceca. 190–200
Prov 3:11Exhortation to the Greeks 9.82 · Clement of Alexandriaquotation, high confidenceca. 190–200
Prov 3:11Miscellanies 1.5.32 · Clement of Alexandriaquotation, high confidenceca. 198–203
Prov 3:11Homilies on Ezekiel 1.2 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 238–250 (Jerome's translation in the 380s)
Prov 3:11Homilies on Ezekiel 2.5 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 238–250 (Jerome's translation in the 380s)
Prov 3:11–12Homilies on Psalms 36-38 9.7 · Origenquotation, medium confidenceca. 238–250 (Rufinus's translation ca. 400–410)
Prov 3:11–12To Quirinus 3.66 · Cyprian of Carthagequotation, high confidenceca. 248–250 (book 3 perhaps later)
Prov 3:11On the Dress of Virgins 1 · Cyprian of Carthagequotation, high confidenceca. 249
Prov 3:11On Ecclesiastical Theology 3.3.34 · Eusebius of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 337–339
Prov 3:11Against Eunomius 2.8 · Basil of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 364
Prov 3:11Explanation of Twelve Psalms 43.3.1 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 387-397
Prov 3:11On Patience 11 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, medium confidenceca. 415
Prov 3:11On Grace and Free Will 2 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 426
Prov 3:11On Grace and Free Will 4 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 426

Proverbs 3:12

for the LORD disciplines the one He loves, as does a father the son in whom he delights.

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Prov 3:121 Clement 56.4 · Clement of Romequotation, high confidenceca. 95–97 (range ca. 70–100)
Prov 3:12The Instructor 1.9.78 · Clement of Alexandriaquotation, high confidenceca. 190–200
Prov 3:12Miscellanies 1.5.32 · Clement of Alexandriaquotation, high confidenceca. 198–203
Prov 3:12Miscellanies 2.2.4 · Clement of Alexandriaquotation, high confidenceca. 198–203
Prov 3:12On Patience 11 · Tertullianallusion, medium confidenceca. 198–206
Prov 3:12PG 12:1137 (Ps 4 LXX) · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 220-254
Prov 3:12Homilies on Ezekiel 1.2 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 238–250 (Jerome's translation in the 380s)
Prov 3:12Homilies on Ezekiel 2.5 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 238–250 (Jerome's translation in the 380s)
Prov 3:12On the Dress of Virgins 1 · Cyprian of Carthagequotation, high confidenceca. 249
Prov 3:12Church History 10.4.33 · Eusebius of Caesareaecho, medium confidenceca. 300–325
Prov 3:12Recognitions 2.56 · Anonymousecho, low confidenceGreek original 3rd–4th century; Rufinus's Latin translation before 407
Prov 3:12Divine Institutes 5.22.12 · Lactantiusecho, medium confidenceca. 303–311
Prov 3:12Preparation for the Gospel 13.3.40 · Eusebius of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 313–324
Prov 3:12Letter 9 · Ammonasallusion, medium confidenceca. 340-360
Prov 3:12Oration 5.32 · Gregory of Nazianzusallusion, medium confidenceca. 362–383
Prov 3:12Oration 16.15 · Gregory of Nazianzusquotation, medium confidenceca. 362–383
Prov 3:12Letter 63.2 · Jeromeallusion, medium confidenceca. 370–419
Prov 3:12Letter 118.5 · Jeromeallusion, high confidenceca. 370–419
Prov 3:12Letter 140.14 · Jeromequotation, medium confidenceca. 370–419
Prov 3:12Exposition of Psalm 118 9.7.3 · Ambroseallusion, high confidenceca. 386-397
Prov 3:12Exposition of Psalm 118 14.15.2 · Ambroseallusion, medium confidenceca. 386-397
Prov 3:12Exposition of Psalm 118 18.3.2 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 386-397
Prov 3:12Letter 111.5 · Augustine of Hippoallusion, medium confidenceca. 386–430
Prov 3:12Homilies on Matthew 13.5 · John Chrysostomquotation, high confidenceca. 390
Prov 3:12Explanation of Twelve Psalms 43.3.2 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 387-397
Prov 3:12On Genesis against the Manichaeans 2.23 · Augustine of Hippoecho, medium confidenceca. 388–390
Prov 3:12The Lord's Sermon on the Mount 1.20 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 393–396
Prov 3:12Against Faustus the Manichaean 22.14 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 398–400
Prov 3:12On Patience 11 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, medium confidenceca. 415

Proverbs 3:13

Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding,

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Prov 3:13The Instructor 1.10.91 · Clement of Alexandriaquotation, high confidenceca. 190–200
Prov 3:13The Instructor 2.12.129 · Clement of Alexandriaquotation, high confidenceca. 190–200
Prov 3:13Miscellanies 1.27.174 · Clement of Alexandriaquotation, high confidenceca. 198–203
Prov 3:13–15Demonstration 14.34 · Aphrahatallusion, medium confidence337-345
Prov 3:13On Ecclesiastical Theology 3.2.2 · Eusebius of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 337–339
Prov 3:13–15Against Adimantus, a Disciple of Mani 19 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 394

Proverbs 3:14

for she is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than fine gold.

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Prov 3:14The Instructor 2.12.129 · Clement of Alexandriaquotation, high confidenceca. 190–200
Prov 3:14Homilies 12.1 · Basil of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 363-378
Prov 3:14Eleven Tractates 1.17 · Priscillianallusion, medium confidenceca. 380–385
Prov 3:14Explanation of Twelve Psalms 48.6.1 · Ambroseallusion, medium confidenceca. 387-397

Proverbs 3:15

She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire compares with her.

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Prov 3:15The Instructor 2.12.129 · Clement of Alexandriaquotation, high confidenceca. 190–200
Prov 3:15Fragments on Proverbs, column 167 · Origenallusion, medium confidenceca. 220-254
Prov 3:15Homilies 12.1 · Basil of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 363-378
Prov 3:15Explanation of Twelve Psalms 48.6.1 · Ambroseallusion, medium confidenceca. 387-397
Prov 3:15–16Commentary on Isaiah 54:1-3 · Jeromeallusion, high confidenceca. 408-410

Proverbs 3:16

Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor.

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Prov 3:16Miscellanies 1.27.174 · Clement of Alexandriaquotation, high confidenceca. 198–203
Prov 3:16PG 12:1263 (Ps 22 LXX) · Origenallusion, medium confidenceca. 220-254
Prov 3:16Commentary on John 32.106 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 230–248
Prov 3:16Commentary on the Song of Songs 3.195 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 240–245 (Rufinus's translation ca. 410)
Prov 3:16Commentary on the Song of Songs 3.196 · Origenallusion, high confidenceca. 240–245 (Rufinus's translation ca. 410)
Prov 3:16Homily on the Song of Songs 2 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 240–250
Prov 3:16Exposition of Psalm 118 5.19.3 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 386-397
Prov 3:16Exposition of Psalm 118 14.31.1 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 386-397
Prov 3:16Exposition of Psalm 118 14.33.1 · Ambroseallusion, high confidenceca. 386-397
Prov 3:16Exposition of Psalm 118 14.33.2 · Ambroseallusion, high confidenceca. 386-397
Prov 3:16Exposition of Psalm 118 19.26.1 · Ambroseallusion, medium confidenceca. 386-397
Prov 3:16Homily 1 · Gregory of Nyssaquotation, high confidenceca. 390–394
Prov 3:16Homily 4 · Gregory of Nyssaquotation, high confidenceca. 390–394
Prov 3:16On the Spirit and the Letter 15 · Augustine of Hippoallusion, medium confidence412
Prov 3:16On Grace and Free Will 18 · Augustine of Hippoallusion, medium confidenceca. 426

Proverbs 3:17

All her ways are pleasant, and all her paths are peaceful.

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Prov 3:17Exposition of Psalm 118 5.19.4 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 386-397

Proverbs 3:18

She is a tree of life to those who embrace her, and those who lay hold of her are blessed.

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Prov 3:18Miscellanies 5.11.72 · Clement of Alexandriaquotation, high confidenceca. 198–203
Prov 3:18Fragments on Proverbs, column 167 · Origenallusion, high confidenceca. 220-254
Prov 3:18PG 12:1085 (Ps 1 LXX) · Origenallusion, high confidenceca. 220-254
Prov 3:18Commentary on John 20.322 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 230–248
Prov 3:18On Prayer 27.10 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 233–234
Prov 3:18Homilies on Exodus 7.1 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 238–250 (Rufinus's translation ca. 400–410)
Prov 3:18Homilies on Leviticus 16.4 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 238–250 (Rufinus's translation ca. 400–410)
Prov 3:18Commentary on Romans 5.9 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 244–246 (Rufinus's translation ca. 405–406)
Prov 3:18Symposium 9.3 · Methodius of Olympusquotation, high confidencelate 3rd century
Prov 3:18On Ecclesiastical Theology 1.20.82 · Eusebius of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 337–339
Prov 3:18Tractates on the Psalms 1.14 · Hilary of Poitiersquotation, high confidenceca. 360–367
Prov 3:18On Virginity 24 · Gregory of Nyssaallusion, high confidenceca. 370–371
Prov 3:18On Paradise 6 · Ambroseecho, low confidenceca. 375-378
Prov 3:18On the Making of Man 19 · Gregory of Nyssaquotation, high confidence379
Prov 3:18Explanation of Twelve Psalms 1.35.3 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 387-397
Prov 3:18Homily 1 · Gregory of Nyssaquotation, high confidenceca. 390–394
Prov 3:18The Lord's Sermon on the Mount 2.23 · Augustine of Hippoallusion, medium confidenceca. 393–396
Prov 3:18Literal Commentary on Genesis 8.4 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 401–415
Prov 3:18On the Merits and Forgiveness of Sins 2.35 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidence411–412
Prov 3:18City of God 13.20 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidence413–426
Prov 3:18City of God 20.26 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidence413–426
Prov 3:18Commentary on Jeremiah 5.63 · Jeromequotation, high confidenceca. 414-419

Proverbs 3:19

The LORD founded the earth by wisdom and established the heavens by understanding.

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Prov 3:19To Autolycus 1.7 · Theophilus of Antiochquotation, high confidenceca. 180–185
Prov 3:19Against Heresies 4.20.3 · Irenaeus of Lyonsquotation, high confidenceca. 180–190
Prov 3:19Fragments on Proverbs, column 151 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 220-254
Prov 3:19Fragments on Proverbs, column 167 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 220-254
Prov 3:19Homilies on Jeremiah 8.2 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 240
Prov 3:19Preparation for the Gospel 11.14.8 · Eusebius of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 313–324
Prov 3:19On Ecclesiastical Theology 3.2.2 · Eusebius of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 337–339
Prov 3:19Oration I Against the Arians 19 · Athanasius of Alexandriaquotation, high confidenceca. 339–346
Prov 3:19Oration II Against the Arians 41 · Athanasius of Alexandriaquotation, high confidenceca. 339–346
Prov 3:19Oration II Against the Arians 50 · Athanasius of Alexandriaquotation, high confidenceca. 339–346
Prov 3:19Oration II Against the Arians 73 · Athanasius of Alexandriaquotation, high confidenceca. 339–346
Prov 3:19Oration III Against the Arians 63 · Athanasius of Alexandriaallusion, high confidenceca. 339–346
Prov 3:19Oration III Against the Arians 65 · Athanasius of Alexandriaquotation, high confidenceca. 339–346
Prov 3:19On the Decrees of Nicaea 17 · Athanasius of Alexandriaquotation, high confidenceca. 350–356
Prov 3:19Letters to Serapion 2.6 · Athanasius of Alexandriaallusion, high confidenceca. 357–360
Prov 3:19Letters to Serapion 4.3 · Athanasius of Alexandriaquotation, high confidenceca. 357–360
Prov 3:19Tractates on the Psalms 118.12.7 · Hilary of Poitiersallusion, high confidenceca. 360–367
Prov 3:19Homilies 12.1 · Basil of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 363-378
Prov 3:19Letter 131.13 · Jeromeallusion, low confidenceca. 370–419
Prov 3:19On the Christian Faith 5.2 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 378–380
Prov 3:19Exposition of Psalm 118 12.20.1 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 386-397
Prov 3:19Homily 1 · Gregory of Nyssaquotation, high confidenceca. 390–394

Proverbs 3:20

By His knowledge the watery depths were broken open, and the clouds dripped with dew.

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Prov 3:20To Autolycus 1.7 · Theophilus of Antiochquotation, high confidenceca. 180–185
Prov 3:20Against Heresies 4.20.3 · Irenaeus of Lyonsquotation, high confidenceca. 180–190
Prov 3:20Fragments on Proverbs, column 167 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 220-254

Proverbs 3:21

My son, do not lose sight of this: Preserve sound judgment and discernment.

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Prov 3:21Fragments on Proverbs, column 169 · Origenallusion, medium confidenceca. 220-254
Prov 3:21Exposition of Psalm 118 4.17.1 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 386-397
Prov 3:21Against Jovinianus 1.28 · Jeromequotation, medium confidence393

Proverbs 3:23

Then you will go on your way in safety, and your foot will not stumble.

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Prov 3:23Miscellanies 1.5.28 · Clement of Alexandriaquotation, high confidenceca. 198–203
Prov 3:23Miscellanies 2.2.4 · Clement of Alexandriaquotation, high confidenceca. 198–203
Prov 3:23Fragments on Proverbs, column 169 · Origenallusion, high confidenceca. 220-254
Prov 3:23Homily on Isaiah 6 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 235–250
Prov 3:23Homily on Isaiah 7 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 235–250

Proverbs 3:24

When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you rest, your sleep will be sweet.

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Prov 3:24Fragments on Proverbs, column 169 · Origenallusion, medium confidenceca. 220-254
Prov 3:24Homilies on Leviticus 16.6 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 238–250 (Rufinus's translation ca. 400–410)
Prov 3:24–25Homilies on Psalms 36-38 5.1 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 238–250 (Rufinus's translation ca. 400–410)
Prov 3:24Commentary on Matthew, Latin Series 96 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 244–249 (Latin translation, 4th–5th century)
Prov 3:24Oration 40.15 · Gregory of Nazianzusquotation, high confidenceca. 362–383
Prov 3:24Explanation of Twelve Psalms 36.68.1 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 387-397

Proverbs 3:25

Do not fear sudden danger or the ruin that overtakes the wicked,

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Prov 3:25Fragments on Proverbs, column 169 · Origenallusion, high confidenceca. 220-254
Prov 3:25Homilies on Leviticus 16.6 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 238–250 (Rufinus's translation ca. 400–410)
Prov 3:25Commentary on Matthew, Latin Series 96 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 244–249 (Latin translation, 4th–5th century)
Prov 3:25On Virginity 18 · Gregory of Nyssaallusion, medium confidenceca. 370–371
Prov 3:25On the Soul and the Resurrection, Migne page 57 · Gregory of Nyssaallusion, high confidenceca. 379–380
Prov 3:25Explanation of Twelve Psalms 36.68.1 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 387-397

Proverbs 3:26

for the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from the snare.

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Prov 3:26Fragments on Proverbs, column 169 · Origenallusion, high confidenceca. 220-254

Proverbs 3:27

Do not withhold good from the deserving when it is within your power to act.

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Prov 3:27Miscellanies 3.6.54 · Clement of Alexandriaquotation, high confidenceca. 198–203
Prov 3:27Fragments on Proverbs, column 169 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 220-254
Prov 3:27Homilies 6.1 · Basil of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 363-378
Prov 3:27Commentary on Romans 12:8 · Ambrosiasterquotation, high confidenceca. 366–384
Prov 3:27On Grace and Free Will 2 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 426

Proverbs 3:28

Do not tell your neighbor, “Come back tomorrow and I will provide”—when you already have the means.

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Prov 3:28Commentary on John 28.21 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 230–248
Prov 3:28To Quirinus 3.1 · Cyprian of Carthagequotation, high confidenceca. 248–250 (book 3 perhaps later)
Prov 3:28Oration 14.38 · Gregory of Nazianzusquotation, high confidenceca. 362–383
Prov 3:28Homilies 6.2 · Basil of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 363-378
Prov 3:28On Naboth 40 · Ambroseallusion, high confidenceca. 386-390
Prov 3:28On Naboth 53 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 386-390
Prov 3:28Sermon 87.11 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 391-430

Proverbs 3:29

Do not devise evil against your neighbor, for he trustfully dwells beside you.

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Prov 3:29Fragments on Proverbs, column 169 · Origenallusion, high confidenceca. 220-254
Prov 3:29–30On Saint Athanasius 1.26 · Lucifer of Cagliariquotation, high confidenceca. 356–361
Prov 3:29–30Apology against Rufinus 3.43 · Jeromequotation, medium confidenceca. 401–402
Prov 3:29On Grace and Free Will 2 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 426

Proverbs 3:33

The curse of the LORD is on the house of the wicked, but He blesses the home of the righteous.

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Prov 3:33Fragments on Proverbs, column 169 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 220-254

Proverbs 3:34

He mocks the mockers, but gives grace to the humble.

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Prov 3:341 Clement 30.2 · Clement of Romequotation, high confidenceca. 95–97 (range ca. 70–100)
Prov 3:34To the Ephesians 5.3 · Ignatius of Antiochquotation, high confidenceca. 110 (range ca. 105–135)
Prov 3:34Miscellanies 3.6.49 · Clement of Alexandriaallusion, medium confidenceca. 198–203
Prov 3:34Miscellanies 4.17.106 · Clement of Alexandriaquotation, high confidenceca. 198–203
Prov 3:34Fragments on Proverbs, column 169 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 220-254
Prov 3:34Res. 1.37 · Methodius of Olympusecho, medium confidencelate 3rd cent. (disputed)
Prov 3:34Preparation for the Gospel 11.13.8 · Eusebius of Caesareaallusion, high confidenceca. 313–324
Prov 3:34Long recension, Ephesians 5 · Anonymousquotation, medium confidencelater 4th century (probable)
Prov 3:34Homilies 20.4 · Basil of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 363-378
Prov 3:34Commentary on 1 Timothy 3:6 · Ambrosiasterquotation, high confidenceca. 366–384
Prov 3:34Commentary on Philippians 2:10–12 · Ambrosiasterquotation, high confidenceca. 366–384
Prov 3:34Commentary on Romans 12:16 · Ambrosiasterquotation, high confidenceca. 366–384
Prov 3:34Exposition of Psalm 118 3.37.1 · Ambroseallusion, medium confidenceca. 386-397
Prov 3:34Exposition of Psalm 118 7.9.1 · Ambroseallusion, medium confidenceca. 386-397
Prov 3:34On Christian Doctrine 3.23 · Augustine of Hippoallusion, medium confidenceBooks 1–3 ca. 396–397; completed 426–427
Prov 3:34City of God 19.27 · Augustine of Hippoallusion, medium confidence413–426

Proverbs 3:35

The wise will inherit honor, but fools are held up to shame.

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Prov 3:35On Proverbs, fragment 2 · Hippolytus of Romeallusion, high confidenceca. 200–235
Prov 3:35Fragments on Proverbs, column 169 · Origenallusion, high confidenceca. 220-254
Prov 3:35Homilies 12.14 · Basil of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 363-378
Prov 3:35Apology against Rufinus 3.43 · Jeromequotation, medium confidenceca. 401–402