The Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach — Ecclesiasticus
capítulo 14
verso 1
Blessed is the man who has not slipped with his mouth, and doesn’t suffer from sorrow for sins.
verso 2
Blessed is he whose soul does not condemn him, and who has not given up hope.
verso 3
Riches are not appropriate for a stingy person. What would a miser do with money?
verso 4
He who gathers by denying himself gathers for others. Others will revel in his goods.
verso 5
If one is mean to himself, to whom will he be good? He won’t enjoy his possessions.
verso 6
There is none more evil than he who is grudging to himself. This is a punishment for his wickedness.
verso 7
Even if he does good, he does it in forgetfulness. In the end, he reveals his wickedness.
verso 8
A miser is evil. He turns away and disregards souls.
verso 9
A covetous man’s eye is not satisfied with his portion. Wicked injustice dries up his soul.
verso 10
A miser begrudges bread, and it is lacking at his table.
verso 11
My son, according to what you have, treat yourself well, and bring worthy offerings to the Lord.
verso 12
Remember that death will not wait, and that the covenant of Hades hasn’t been shown to you.
verso 13
Do good to your friends before you die. According to your ability, reach out and give to them.
verso 14
Don’t deprive yourself of a good day. Don’t let your share of a desired good pass you by.
verso 15
Won’t you leave your labors to another, and your toils be divided by lot?
verso 16
Give, take, and treat yourself well, because there is no seeking of luxury in Hades.
verso 17
All flesh grows old like a garment, for the covenant from the beginning is, “You must die!”
verso 18
Like the leaves flourishing on a thick tree, some it sheds, and some grow, so also are the generations of flesh and blood: one comes to an end and another is born.
verso 19
Every work rots and falls away, and its builder will depart with it.
verso 20
Blessed is the man who meditates on wisdom, and who reasons by his understanding.
verso 21
He who considers her ways in his heart will also have knowledge of her secrets.
verso 22
Go after her like a hunter, and lie in wait in her paths.
verso 23
He who peers in at her windows will also listen at her doors.
verso 24
He who lodges close to her house will also fasten a nail in her walls.
verso 25
He will pitch his tent near at hand to her, and will lodge in a lodging where good things are.
verso 26
He will set his children under her shelter, and will rest under her branches.
verso 27
By her he will be covered from heat, and will lodge in her glory.
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