The Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach — Ecclesiasticus

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Capitole:


versetul 1

Don’t become an enemy instead of a friend; for an evil name will inherit shame and reproach. So it is with the sinner who has a double tongue.


versetul 2

Don’t exalt yourself in the counsel of your soul, that your soul not be torn in pieces like a bull.


versetul 3

You will eat up your leaves, destroy your fruit, and leave yourself like a dry tree.


versetul 4

A wicked soul will destroy him who has it, and will make him a laughing stock to his enemies.


versetul 5

Sweet words will multiply a man’s friends. A gracious tongue will multiply courtesies.


versetul 6

Let those that are at peace with you be many, but your advisers one of a thousand.


versetul 7

If you want to gain a friend, get him in a time of testing, and don’t be in a hurry to trust him.


versetul 8

For there is a friend just for an occasion. He won’t continue in the day of your affliction.


versetul 9

And there is a friend who turns into an enemy. He will discover strife to your reproach.


versetul 10

And there is a friend who is a companion at the table, but he won’t continue in the day of your affliction.


versetul 11

In your prosperity he will be as yourself, and will be bold over your servants.


versetul 12

If you are brought low, he will be against you, and will hide himself from your face.


versetul 13

Separate yourself from your enemies, and beware of your friends.


versetul 14

A faithful friend is a strong defense. He who has found him has found a treasure.


versetul 15

There is nothing that can be taken in exchange for a faithful friend. His excellency is beyond price.


versetul 16

A faithful friend is a life-saving medicine. Those who fear the Lord will find him.


versetul 17

He who fears the Lord directs his friendship properly; for as he is, so is his neighbor also.


versetul 18

My son, gather instruction from your youth up. Even when you have gray hair you will find wisdom.


versetul 19

Come to her as one who plows and sows and wait for her good fruit; for your toil will be little in her cultivation, and you will soon eat of her fruit.


versetul 20

How exceedingly harsh she is to the unlearned! He who is without understanding will not remain in her.


versetul 21

She will rest upon him as a mighty stone of trial. He won’t hesitate to cast her from him.


versetul 22

For wisdom is according to her name. She isn’t manifest to many.


versetul 23

Give ear, my son, and accept my judgment. Don’t refuse my counsel.


versetul 24

Bring your feet into her fetters, and your neck into her chain.


versetul 25

Put your shoulder under her and bear her. Don’t be grieved with her bonds.


versetul 26

Come to her with all your soul. Keep her ways with your whole power.


versetul 27

Search and seek, and she will be made known to you. When you get hold of her, don’t let her go.


versetul 28

For at the last you will find her rest; and she will be turned for you into gladness.


versetul 29

Her fetters will be to you for a covering of strength, and her chains for a robe of glory.


versetul 30

For there is a golden ornament upon her, and her bands are a purple cord.


versetul 31

You shall put her on as a robe of glory, and shall put her on as a crown of rejoicing.


versetul 32

My son, if you are willing, you will be instructed. If you will yield your soul, you will be prudent.


versetul 33

If you love to hear, you will receive. If you incline your ear, you will be wise.


versetul 34

Stand in the multitude of the elders. Attach yourself to whomever is wise.


versetul 35

Be willing to listen to every godly discourse. Don’t let the proverbs of understanding escape you.


versetul 36

If you see a man of understanding, get to him early. Let your foot wear out the steps of his doors.


versetul 37

Let your mind dwell on the ordinances of the Lord and meditate continually on his commandments. He will establish your heart and your desire for wisdom will be given to you.

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