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Ecclesiasticus, 8

16. You should not promise beyond your ability. But if you do promise, consider how to fulfill it.

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Ecclesiastical 8 contains a series of advice on how to act on delicate situations, especially with regard to justice and prudence. The chapter emphasizes the importance of not getting involved in unnecessary conflicts and avoiding associating with people who can corrupt our behavior. Following are five verses related to these themes:

Proverbs 14:16: "The wise fears and avoids evil, but the fool is fiery and careless." This verse talks about the importance of having caution and avoiding evil, which is an important theme in ecclesiastical 8.

Proverbs 22:24-25: "Do not be associated with Iracunda people, do not walk with whom you live screaming. Because you can learn their bad customs, and so your soul will be destroyed." This verse warns against associating with people who have bad temperament or who can lead you to destructive behaviors, which is a theme present in ecclesiastical 8.

Proverbs 26:17: "The one who gets involved in a fight of others is like someone who grabs a dog by the ears." This verse illustrates the recklessness of getting involved in unnecessary conflicts, another theme present in ecclesiastical 8.

Proverbs 29:8: "Mockers cause turmoil in the city, but the wise ones calm the wrath." This verse talks about the importance of keeping calm and avoiding conflicts, especially in situations of tension, an important theme in ecclesiastical 8.

Ecclesiastes 7:9: "Do not hurry to get angry, because anger lodges in the heart of the fools." This verse talks about the importance of controlling anger, which is a theme present in ecclesiastical 8, where prudence is emphasized as an important value in decision making.





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