The Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach — Ecclesiasticus
capítulo 7
verso 1
Do no evil, so no evil will overtake you.
verso 2
Depart from wrong, and it will turn away from you.
verso 3
My son, don’t sow upon the furrows of unrighteousness, and you won’t reap them sevenfold.
verso 4
Don’t seek preeminence from the Lord, nor the seat of honor from the king.
verso 5
Don’t justify yourself in the presence of the Lord, and don’t display your wisdom before the king.
verso 6
Don’t seek to be a judge, lest you not be able to take away iniquities, lest perhaps you fear the person of a mighty man, and lay a stumbling block in the way of your uprightness.
verso 7
Don’t sin against the multitude of the city. Don’t disgrace yourself in the crowd.
verso 8
Don’t commit a sin twice, for even in one you will not be unpunished.
verso 9
Don’t say, “He will look upon the multitude of my gifts. When I make an offering to the Most High God, he will accept it.”
verso 10
Don’t be faint-hearted in your prayer. Don’t neglect to give alms.
verso 11
Don’t laugh a man to scorn when he is in the bitterness of his soul, for there is one who humbles and exalts.
verso 12
Don’t devise a lie against your brother, or do the same to a friend.
verso 13
Refuse to utter a lie, for that habit results in no good.
verso 14
Don’t babble in the assembly of elders. Don’t repeat your words in your prayer.
verso 15
Don’t hate hard labor or farm work, which the Most High has created.
verso 16
Don’t number yourself among the multitude of sinners. Remember that wrath will not wait.
verso 17
Humble your soul greatly, for the punishment of the ungodly man is fire and the worm.
verso 18
Don’t exchange a friend for something, neither a true brother for the gold of Ophir.
verso 19
Don’t deprive yourself of a wise and good wife, for her grace is worth more than gold.
verso 20
Don’t abuse a servant who works faithfully, or a hireling who gives you his life.
verso 21
Let your soul love a wise servant. Don’t defraud him of liberty.
verso 22
Do you have cattle? Look after them. If they are profitable to you, let them stay by you.
verso 23
Do you have children? Correct them, and make them obedient from their youth.
verso 24
Do you have daughters? Take care of their bodies, and don’t be overly indulgent toward them.
verso 25
Give your daughter in marriage, and you will have accomplished a great matter. Give her to a man of understanding.
verso 26
Do you have a wife who pleases you? Don’t cast her out. But don’t trust yourself to one who is hateful.
verso 27
Honor your father with your whole heart, and don’t forget the birth pangs of your mother.
verso 28
Remember that you were born of them. What will you repay them for the things that they have done for you?
verso 29
Fear the Lord with all your soul; and revere his priests.
verso 30
With all your strength love him who made you. Don’t forsake his ministers.
verso 31
Fear the Lord and honor the priest. Give him his portion, even as it is commanded you: the first fruits, the trespass offering, the gift of the shoulders, the sacrifice of sanctification, and the first fruits of holy things.
verso 32
Also stretch out your hand to the poor man, that your blessing may be complete.
verso 33
A gift has grace in the sight of every living man. Don’t withhold grace for a dead man.
verso 34
Don’t avoid those who weep, and mourn with those who mourn.
verso 35
Don’t be slow to visit a sick man, for by such things you will gain love.
verso 36
In all your words, remember eternity, and you will never sin.
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