The Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach — Ecclesiasticus

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Capitole:


versetul 1

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.


versetul 2

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.


versetul 3

Speak, you who are older, for it’s your right, but with sound knowledge; and don’t interrupt the music.


versetul 4

Don’t pour out talk where there is a performance of music. Don’t display your wisdom at the wrong time.


versetul 5

As a ruby signet in a setting of gold, so is a music concert at a wine banquet.


versetul 6

As an emerald signet in a work of gold, so is musical melody with pleasant wine.


versetul 7

Speak, young man, if you are obliged to, but no more than twice, and only if asked.


versetul 8

Sum up your speech, many things in few words. Be as one who knows and yet holds his tongue.


versetul 9

When among great men, don’t behave as their equal. When another is speaking, don’t babble.


versetul 10

Lightning speeds before thunder. Approval goes before one who is modest.


versetul 11

Rise up in good time, and don’t be last. Go home quickly and don’t loiter


versetul 12

Amuse yourself there and do what is in your heart. Don’t sin by proud speech.


versetul 13

For these things bless your Maker, who gives you to drink freely of his good things.


versetul 14

He who fears the Lord will receive discipline. Those who seek him early will find favor.


versetul 15

He who seeks the law shall be filled with it, but the hypocrite will stumble at it.


versetul 16

Those who fear the Lord will find true judgment, and will kindle righteous acts like a light.


versetul 17

A sinful man shuns reproof, and will find a judgment according to his will.


versetul 18

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.


versetul 19

Do nothing without counsel, but when you have acted, don’t regret it.


versetul 20

Don’t go in a way of conflict. Don’t stumble in stony places.


versetul 21

Don’t be overconfident on a smooth road.


versetul 22

Beware of your own children.


versetul 23

In every work guard your own soul, for this is the keeping of the commandments.


versetul 24

He who believes the law gives heed to the commandment. He who trusts in the Lord will suffer no loss.

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