The Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach — Ecclesiasticus
32. fejezet
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Have they made you ruler of a feast? Don’t be lifted up. Be among them as one of them. Take care of them first, and then sit down.
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And when you have done all your duties, take your place, that you may be gladdened on their account, and receive a wreath for your good service.
3. vers
Speak, you who are older, for it’s your right, but with sound knowledge; and don’t interrupt the music.
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Don’t pour out talk where there is a performance of music. Don’t display your wisdom at the wrong time.
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As a ruby signet in a setting of gold, so is a music concert at a wine banquet.
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As an emerald signet in a work of gold, so is musical melody with pleasant wine.
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Speak, young man, if you are obliged to, but no more than twice, and only if asked.
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Sum up your speech, many things in few words. Be as one who knows and yet holds his tongue.
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When among great men, don’t behave as their equal. When another is speaking, don’t babble.
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Lightning speeds before thunder. Approval goes before one who is modest.
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Rise up in good time, and don’t be last. Go home quickly and don’t loiter
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Amuse yourself there and do what is in your heart. Don’t sin by proud speech.
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For these things bless your Maker, who gives you to drink freely of his good things.
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He who fears the Lord will receive discipline. Those who seek him early will find favor.
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He who seeks the law shall be filled with it, but the hypocrite will stumble at it.
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Those who fear the Lord will find true judgment, and will kindle righteous acts like a light.
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A sinful man shuns reproof, and will find a judgment according to his will.
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A sensible person won’t neglect a thought. An insolent and proud man won’t crouch in fear, even after he has done a thing by himself without counsel.
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Do nothing without counsel, but when you have acted, don’t regret it.
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Don’t go in a way of conflict. Don’t stumble in stony places.
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Don’t be overconfident on a smooth road.
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In every work guard your own soul, for this is the keeping of the commandments.
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He who believes the law gives heed to the commandment. He who trusts in the Lord will suffer no loss.
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