Origen, on Sir 22:19

“A frame of wood bound together in the foundation of a building, shall not be loosed: so neither shall the heart that is established by advised counsel.”

“Since the blessed apostle orders us to be imitators of this grace, that is, the gift of prophecy, although it is imperfect and in our power, saying, "Be zealous for the greater gifts, above all the gift of prophecy," let us also try to have a zeal for those good gifts and, so far as we are able, to ask for them and then await the fullness of the gift from the Lord. For this, in fact, is what the Lord says by means of the prophet: "Open your mouth, and I will fill it up." This is also why another Scripture says, "Sting the eye, and it will bring forth a tear; sting the heart, and it will bring forth understanding."”

Imported from an open dataset — not yet checked against the printed edition.