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for grief can lead to death, a grief-stricken heart loses all energy. (Ecclesiasticus 38, 18)
In affliction sorrow persists, a life of grief is hard to bear. (Ecclesiasticus 38, 19)
Do not forget, there is no coming back; you cannot help the dead, and you will harm yourself. (Ecclesiasticus 38, 21)
Once the dead are laid to rest, let their memory rest, do not fret for them, once their spirit departs. (Ecclesiasticus 38, 23)
How can the ploughman become wise, whose sole ambition is to wield the goad, driving his oxen, engrossed in their work, his conversation limited to bullocks, (Ecclesiasticus 38, 25)
his thoughts absorbed in the furrows he traces and his long evenings spent in fattening heifers? (Ecclesiasticus 38, 26)
Similarly with all workmen and craftsmen, toiling day and night; those who engrave seals, for ever trying to think of a new design, concentrating on catching a good likeness and staying up late to get the work done. (Ecclesiasticus 38, 27)
Similarly with the blacksmith sitting by his anvil; he considers what to do with the pig-iron, the breath of the fire scorches his skin, as he contends with the heat of the furnace; the noise of the hammer deafens him, his eyes are fixed on the pattern; he concentrates on getting the job done well and stays up late to apply the finishing touches. (Ecclesiasticus 38, 28)
Similarly with the potter, sitting at his work, turning the wheel with his feet; constantly on the alert over his work, each flick of the finger premeditated; (Ecclesiasticus 38, 29)
They are not remarkable for their culture or judgement, nor are they found frequenting the philosophers. They sustain the structure of the world, and their prayer is concerned with their trade. (Ecclesiasticus 38, 34)
He enters the service of princes, he is seen in the presence of rulers. He travels in foreign countries, he has experienced human good and human evil. (Ecclesiasticus 39, 4)
At dawn and with all his heart he turns to the Lord his Creator; he pleads in the presence of the Most High, he opens his mouth in prayer and makes entreaty for his sins. (Ecclesiasticus 39, 5)
