1 Have you been chosen to preside at a party? Don't give yourself airs! Just be like everyone else in the group; see to their needs and then sit down.
2 When you have done what you should, take your place and enjoy yourself with the others. They will congratulate you for a job well done.
3 If you are older, speak as befits your age, but know what you are talking about and do not interrupt the music.
4 If there is a concert, refrain from speaking; it is not the time for playing the wise man.
5 A musical concert at a wine banquet is like a ruby set in gold.
6 As an emerald signet set in a work of gold, so is the music with good wine.
7 If you are young, speak if you have to, but not more than twice and only if requested.
8 Keep to the point and say it all in a few words. Show that you are well informed but not over-anxious to speak.
9 Do not try to be the equal of eminent people and do not chat when someone else is speaking.
10 As lightning goes before thunder, the reputation of a modest man goes before him.
11 Leave the party at the right time and do not be slow about it; no lingering, go straight home!
12 There you may relax and do as you please, but do not sin by bragging.
13 And thank your Creator for the enjoyment of all good things.
14 Whoever fears the Lord will accept his correction, and those who rise at dawn will win his favor.
15 The man who follows his Law will be nourished by it, but the hypocrite will find it a stumbling block.
16 Those who fear the Lord will please him and their good deeds will shine as a light.
17 The sinner refuses correction and excuses himself for doing what he wants.
18 A person of judgment reflects beforehand; the stubborn and proud man goes ahead without worrying about anything.
19 Never act without first reflecting, and you will have no regrets.
20 Do not go along a rough road lest you stumble on stones.
21 And do not be too sure of your step on a smooth path.
22 Beware even of your own children.
23 Be careful in whatever you do. In so doing you keep the commandments.
24 Those who trust in the Law will keep the commandments and those who obey the Lord will come to no harm.
Versículos relacionados com Ecclesiasticus, 32:
Ecclesiastical chapter 32 deals with the wisdom and orientation we must seek in God to live well and avoid error. It is an invitation to humility and prudence in the pursuit of truth. The selected verses are in order to proximity to these themes:
Proverbs 3:5-6: "Trust in the Lord of all your heart and do not rest on your own understanding; in all your ways, recognize it, and will straighten your paths." This verse teaches us to trust God and seek his orientation rather than relying only on our own wisdom.
Psalm 25:9: "He guides the humble in righteousness and teaches them their way." This verse talks about humility and the willingness to learn, which are emphasized in chapter 32 of ecclesiastical.
Proverbs 16:20: "He who listens to the Word, in it finds happiness, and how great is the happiness of those who trust in the Lord!" This verse emphasizes the importance of listening to God's Word and trusting him to find true happiness.
Proverbs 18:15: "The heart of the wise acquires knowledge; the ear of the wise seeks knowledge." This verse talks about the importance of seeking knowledge and guidance of wise and experienced people.
Proverbs 19:20: "Listen to advice and accept instructions, and will end up being true wise." This verse teaches us to seek advice and guidance from others to become wiser and more prudent.
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