Ecclesiasticus 34:15
For their hope is on him that saveth them, and the eyes of God are upon them that love him.
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- Vulgate (Clementine)
- Spes enim illorum in salvantem illos, et oculi Dei in diligentes se.
- Septuagint (Swete)
- ἡ γὰρ ἐλπὶς αὐτῶν ἐπὶ τὸν σώζοντα αὐτούς·
The Fathers on this verse
Clement of Alexandria The Instructor, Chapter VIII. Against Those Who Think that What is Just is Not Good
Further, the Lord shows very clearly of Himself, when, describing figuratively His manifold and in many ways serviceable culture, He says, “I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman.” Then He adds, “Every branch in me that beareth not fruit He taketh away; and every branch that beareth fruit He pruneth, that it may bring forth more fruit.” For the vine that is not pruned grows to wood. So also man. The Word, the knife, clears away the wanton shoots; compelling the impulses of the soul to fructify, not to indulge in lust. Now, reproof addressed to sinners has their salvation for its aim, the word being harmoniously adjusted to each one’s conduct; now with tightened, now with relaxed cords. …