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Eclesiástico, 10

1. krithV sofoV paideusei ton laon autou kai hgemonia sunetou tetagmenh estai

1. judex sapiens vindicabit populum suum et principatus sensati stabilis erit

2. kata ton krithn tou laou outwV kai oi leitourgoi autou kai kata ton hgoumenon thV polewV panteV oi katoikounteV authn

2. secundum judicem populi sic et ministri ejus et qualis rector est civitatis tales et inhabitantes

3. basileuV apaideutoV apolei ton laon autou kai poliV oikisqhsetai en sunesei dunastwn

3. rex insipiens perdet populum suum et civitates inhabitabuntur per sensum prudentium

4. en ceiri kuriou h exousia thV ghV kai ton crhsimon egerei eiV kairon ep' authV

4. in manu Dei potestas terræ et exclamabilis omnis iniquitas gentium et utilem rectorem in tempus suscitabit super illam

5. en ceiri kuriou euodia androV kai proswpw grammatewV epiqhsei doxan autou

5. in manu Dei potestas hominis et super faciem scribæ inponet honorem suum

6. epi panti adikhmati mh mhniashV tw plhsion kai mh prasse mhden en ergoiV ubrewV

6. omnis iniuriæ proximi ne memineris et nihil agas in operibus iniuriæ

7. mishth enanti kuriou kai anqrwpwn uperhfania kai ex amfoterwn plhmmelhV h adikia

7. odibilis coram Deo et hominibus superbia et execrabilis omnis iniquitas gentium

8. basileia apo eqnouV eiV eqnoV metagetai dia adikiaV kai ubreiV kai crhmata

8. regnum a gente in gentem transfertur propter iniustitias et iniurias et contumelias et diversos dolos

9. ti uperhfaneuetai gh kai spodoV oti en zwh erriya ta endosqia autou

9. avaro autem nihil est scelestius quid superbit terra et cinis

10. makron arrwsthma skwptei iatroV kai basileuV shmeron kai aurion teleuthsei

10. nihil est iniquius quam amare pecuniam hic enim et animam suam venalem habet quoniam in vita sua projecit intima sua

11. en gar tw apoqanein anqrwpon klhronomhsei erpeta kai qhria kai skwlhkaV

11. omnis potentatus brevis via

12. arch uperhfaniaV anqrwpou afistasqai apo kuriou kai apo tou poihsantoV auton apesth h kardia autou

12. brevem languorem præcidit medicus sic et rex hodie est et cras morietur

13. oti arch uperhfaniaV amartia kai o kratwn authV exombrhsei bdelugma dia touto paredoxasen kurioV taV epagwgaV kai katestreyen eiV teloV autouV

13. cum enim moritur homo hereditabit serpentes et bestias et vermes

14. qronouV arcontwn kaqeilen o kurioV kai ekaqisen praeiV ant' autwn

14. initium superbiæ hominis apostatare a Deo

15. rizaV eqnwn exetilen o kurioV kai efuteusen tapeinouV ant' autwn

15. quoniam ab eo qui fecit illum recessit cor ejus quoniam initium peccati omnis superbia qui tenuerit illam adimplebitur maledictis et subvertet eos in finem

16. cwraV eqnwn katestreyen o kurioV kai apwlesen autaV ewV qemeliwn ghV

16. propterea exhonoravit Dominus conventus malorum et destruxit eos usque in finem

17. exhren ex autwn kai apwlesen autouV kai katepausen apo ghV to mnhmosunon autwn

17. sedes ducum superborum destruxit Deus et sedere fecit mites pro illis

18. ouk ektistai anqrwpoiV uperhfania oude orgh qumou gennhmasin gunaikwn

18. radices gentium superbarum arefecit Deus et plantavit humiles ex ipsis gentibus

19. sperma entimon poion sperma anqrwpou sperma entimon poion oi foboumenoi ton kurion sperma atimon poion sperma anqrwpou sperma atimon poion oi parabainonteV entolaV

19. terras gentium evertit Dominus et perdidit eas usque ad fundamentum

20. en mesw adelfwn o hgoumenoV autwn entimoV kai oi foboumenoi kurion en ofqalmoiV autou

20. arefecit ex ipsis et disperdidit illos et cessare fecit memoriam eorum a terra

21.

21. perdidit Deus memoriam superborum et reliquit memoriam humilium sensu

22. plousioV kai endoxoV kai ptwcoV to kauchma autwn foboV kuriou

22. non est creata hominibus superbia neque iracundia nationi mulierum

23. ou dikaion atimasai ptwcon suneton kai ou kaqhkei doxasai andra amartwlon

23. semen hominum honorabitur hoc quod timet Dominum semen autem hoc exhonorabitur hominum quod præterit mandata Domini

24. megistan kai krithV kai dunasthV doxasqhsetai kai ouk estin autwn tiV meizwn tou foboumenou ton kurion

24. in medio fratrum rector illorum in honore et qui timent Deum erunt in oculis illius

25. oiketh sofw eleuqeroi leitourghsousin kai anhr episthmwn ou goggusei

25. gloria divitum honoratorum et pauperum timor Dei est

26. mh sofizou poihsai to ergon sou kai mh doxazou en kairw stenocwriaV sou

26. non despicere hominem justum pauperem et non magnificare virum peccatorem divitem

27. kreisswn ergazomenoV kai perisseuwn en pasin h peripatwn doxazomenoV kai aporwn artwn

27. magnus est judex et potens est in honore et non est major illo qui timet Deum

28. teknon en prauthti doxason thn yuchn sou kai doV auth timhn kata thn axian authV

28. servo sensato liberi servient et vir prudens disciplinatus non murmurabit correptus et inscius non honorabitur

29. ton amartanonta eiV thn yuchn autou tiV dikaiwsei kai tiV doxasei ton atimazonta thn zwhn autou

29. noli te extollere in faciendo opere tuo et noli cunctari in tempore angustiæ

30. ptwcoV doxazetai di' episthmhn autou kai plousioV doxazetai dia ton plouton autou

30. melior est qui operatur et abundat in omnibus quam qui gloriatur et eget panem

31. o dedoxasmenoV en ptwceia kai en ploutw posacwV kai o adoxoV en ploutw kai en ptwceia posacwV

31. fili in mansuetudine serva animam tuam et da illi honorem secundum meritum suum

32.

32. peccantem in animam suam quis justificabit et quis honorificabit exhonorantem animam suam

33.

33. pauper gloriatur per disciplinam et timorem suum et est homo qui honorificatur propter substantiam suam

34.

34. qui gloriatur in paupertate quanto magis in substantia et qui gloriatur in substantia paupertatem vereatur



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Footnotes:

10:1-3 - The text addresses the responsibility of a ruler and how his wisdom or folly affects the fate of his people. Just and wise leadership is a blessing, while tyranny leads to destruction (see also Proverbs 29:2 and Romans 13:1).

10:6-8 - The author condemns pride and injustice, pointing out that arrogance is the cause of many downfalls. Humility is highlighted as the path to living according to God's will (see also Proverbs 16:18 and James 4:6).

10:9-12 - Human mortality is used as a reminder of the futility of pride. Everyone ends up in the same condition, and so it is futile to seek greatness through selfishness (see also Psalm 103:15-16 and Ecclesiastes 12:7).

10:19-21 - The author emphasizes that the fear of the Lord is true honor and wisdom. Only those who respect God can be considered truly noble and wise (see also Proverbs 9:10 and 1 Samuel 2:30).

10:22-25 - The poor and the humble are exalted by God, while the proud are brought low. The Kingdom of God subverts human expectations, valuing character over social status (see also Matthew 23:12 and Luke 1:52).

Verses related to Eclesiástico, 10:

Ecclesiasticus Chapter 10 explores the themes of leadership, pride, and true honor. What constitutes wise leadership and honorable living? This in-depth text discusses how a leader's character affects his people, warning against pride and arrogance. The chapter contrasts the transience of human power with the eternity of God, encouraging humility and the fear of the Lord. Ecclesiasticus 10 also addresses the dignity of honest work. Examine with us five biblical passages that echo the teachings of this eye-opening chapter.

Proverbs 16:18: "Pride comes before destruction; the haughty spirit, before the fall." - This proverb echoes Ecclesiasticus 10's warnings against pride and arrogance.

James 4:6: "But he grants us greater grace. That is why the Scripture says: 'God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble'." - James cites a principle also found in Ecclesiasticus 10 about God's opposition to pride.

Romans 13:1: "Everyone must submit to government authorities, as there is no authority that does not come from God; the authorities that exist were established by him." - Paul talks about submission to authorities, a theme also addressed in Ecclesiasticus 10.

Proverbs 29:2: "When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice; When the wicked rule, the people groan." - This proverb reflects the teachings of Ecclesiasticus 10 about the importance of fair leaders.

1 Peter 5:5: "In the same way, young people, submit yourselves to your elders. Be humble toward one another, for 'God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.'" - Peter emphasizes humility, a central theme in Ecclesiasticus 10.

FAQ:

What does Ecclesiasticus 10 say about pride?

Pride is a negative trait that leads to downfall, and Sirach 10 teaches that humility is more appreciated by God. (Sirach 10:7-12)

How is wisdom addressed in Ecclesiasticus 10?

Wisdom is fundamental to just governance and leadership, providing the basis for wise and harmonious decisions. (Sirach 10:1-5)

What does Ecclesiasticus 10 say about the power of rulers?

The power of rulers must be exercised with justice and wisdom, for an oppressive government will bring destruction. (Sirach 10:1-5)

What is the importance of work, according to Ecclesiasticus 10?

Diligent work is praised, and Sirach 10 teaches that laziness is harmful, leading to poverty. (Sirach 10:29-31)

What does Ecclesiasticus 10 teach about envy?

Envy is seen as an evil that corrupts the soul and destroys harmony between people. (Sirach 10:13)


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