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Eclesiástico, 16

1. mh epiqumei teknwn plhqoV acrhstwn mhde eufrainou epi uioiV asebesin

1. et ne jucunderis in filiis impiis si multiplicentur non oblecteris super ipsos si non est timor Dei cum illis

2. ean plhqunwsin mh eufrainou ep' autoiV ei mh estin foboV kuriou met' autwn

2. non credas vitæ illorum et ne respexeris in labores illorum

3. mh empisteushV th zwh autwn kai mh epece epi to plhqoV autwn kreisswn gar eiV h cilioi kai apoqanein ateknon h ecein tekna asebh

3. melior est enim unus timens Deum quam mille filii impii

4. apo gar enoV sunetou sunoikisqhsetai poliV fulh de anomwn erhmwqhsetai

4. et utile mori sine filiis quam relinquere filios impios

5. polla toiauta eoraken o ofqalmoV mou kai iscurotera toutwn akhkoen to ouV mou

5. ab uno sensato inhabitabitur patria et a tribus impiis deseretur

6. en sunagwgh amartwlwn ekkauqhsetai pur kai en eqnei apeiqei exekauqh orgh

6. multa talia vidit oculus meus et fortiora horum audivit auris mea

7. ouk exilasato peri twn arcaiwn gigantwn oi apesthsan th iscui autwn

7. in synagoga peccantium exardebit ignis et in gente incredibili exardescit ira

8. ouk efeisato peri thV paroikiaV lwt ouV ebdeluxato dia thn uperhfanian autwn

8. non exoraverunt pro peccatis suis antiquis gigantibus qui destruxerunt confidentes suæ virtuti

9. ouk hlehsen eqnoV apwleiaV touV exhrmenouV en amartiaiV autwn

9. et non pepercit peregrinationi illorum et execratus est illos præ superbia verbi illorum

10. kai outwV exakosiaV ciliadaV pezwn touV episunacqentaV en sklhrokardia autwn

10. non misertus est illis gentem totam perdens et extollentes se in suis peccatis

11. kan h eiV sklhrotrachloV qaumaston touto ei aqwwqhsetai eleoV gar kai orgh par' autw dunasthV exilasmwn kai ekcewn orghn

11. et sicut sescenta milia peditum qui congregati sunt in duritia cordis sui et si unus fuisset cervicatus mirum si fuisset inmunis

12. kata to polu eleoV autou outwV kai poluV o elegcoV autou andra kata ta erga autou krinei

12. misericordia enim et ira est cum illo potens exoratio et effundens iram

13. ouk ekfeuxetai en arpagmati amartwloV kai ou mh kaqusterhsei upomonh eusebouV

13. secundum misericordiam suam sic correptio illius hominem secundum operam suam judicat

14. pash elehmosunh poihsei topon ekastoV kata ta erga autou eurhsei

14. non effugiet in rapinam peccator et non retardabit sufferentia misericordiam facientis

15.

15. omnis misericordia faciet locum unicuique secundum meritum operum suorum et secundum intellectum peregrinationis ipsius

16.

16. non dicas a Deo abscondar et ex summo quis mei memorabitur

17. mh eiphV oti apo kuriou krubhsomai kai ex uyouV tiV mou mnhsqhsetai en law pleioni ou mh gnwsqw tiV gar h yuch mou en ametrhtw ktisei

17. in populo magno non agnoscar quæ est enim anima mea in tam inmensa creatura

18. idou o ouranoV kai o ouranoV tou ouranou abussoV kai gh en th episkoph autou saleuqhsontai

18. ecce cælum et cæli cælorum abyssus et universa terra et quæ in eis sunt in conspectu illius commovebuntur

19. ama ta orh kai ta qemelia thV ghV en tw epibleyai eiV auta tromw susseiontai

19. montes simul et colles et fundamenta terræ et cum conspexerit illa Deus tremore concutientur

20. kai ep' autoiV ou dianohqhsetai kardia kai taV odouV autou tiV enqumhqhsetai

20. et omne cor intellegetur

21. kai kataigiV hn ouk oyetai anqrwpoV ta de pleiona twn ergwn autou en apokrufoiV

21. et vias illius quis intellegit et procella quam nec oculus videbit hominis

22. erga dikaiosunhV tiV anaggelei h tiV upomenei makran gar h diaqhkh

22. nam plurima opera illius sunt in absconsis opera justitiæ quis enuntiabit aut quis sustinebit longe enim est testamentum a quibusdam et interrogatio omnium in consummatione est

23. elattoumenoV kardia dianoeitai tauta kai anhr afrwn kai planwmenoV dianoeitai mwra

23. qui minoratur corde cogitat inania et vir inprudens et errans cogitat stulta

24. akouson mou teknon kai maqe episthmhn kai epi twn logwn mou prosece th kardia sou

24. audi me fili et disce disciplinam sensus et in verbis meis adtende in corde

25. ekfanw en staqmw paideian kai en akribeia apaggelw episthmhn

25. edicam in æquitate disciplinam et scrutabor enarrare sapientiam et in verbis meis adtende in corde tuo et dico in æquitate spiritus virtutes quas posuit Deus in opera sua ab initio et in veritate enuntio scientiam ejus

26. en krisei kuriou ta erga autou ap' archV kai apo poihsewV autwn diesteilen meridaV autwn

26. in judicio Dei opera ipsius ab initio et ab institutione ipsorum distinxit partes illorum et initia ipsorum in gentibus suis

27. ekosmhsen eiV aiwna ta erga autou kai taV arcaV autwn eiV geneaV autwn oute epeinasan oute ekopiasan kai ouk exelipon apo twn ergwn autwn

27. ornavit in æternum opera illorum nec esurierunt nec laboraverunt et non destiterunt ab operibus suis

28. ekastoV ton plhsion autou ouk exeqliyen kai ewV aiwnoV ouk apeiqhsousin tou rhmatoV autou

28. unusquisque proximum sibi non angustiavit usque in ævum

29. kai meta tauta kurioV eiV thn ghn epebleyen kai eneplhsen authn twn agaqwn autou

29. non incredibiles verbo illius

30. yuch pantoV zwou ekaluyen to proswpon authV kai eiV authn h apostrofh autwn

30. post hæc Deus in terram respexit et implevit illam bonis suis

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31. anima omnis vitalis denudavit ante faciem ipsius et ipsa iterum reversio illorum



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Footnotes:

16:1-3 - Having many children or descendants is not a blessing if they are not righteous. The author emphasizes that it is better to have a few virtuous children than many wicked ones, showing the importance of spiritual quality over quantity (see also Proverbs 10:1 and Psalm 127:3-5).

16:4-6 - Divine justice is no respecter of persons. Even large crowds can be condemned if they live in sin, and God does not hesitate to punish the wicked (see also 2 Peter 2:4-6 and Isaiah 13:11).

16:7-10 - Examples of God's judgment on Sodom, the giants, and Pharaoh show that divine punishment is certain for those who defy His authority. The author emphasizes that no one is above God's judgment (see also Genesis 6:1-7 and Jude 1:7).

16:11-14 - God is patient, but He is also just. His mercy is great, but He repays each person according to their deeds, whether for good or for evil (see also Romans 2:6 and Psalm 62:12).

16:15-17 - The works of man are seen by God, who knows all and judges all. No act is hidden from God, and all will be rewarded or punished according to His laws (see also Ecclesiastes 12:14 and Hebrews 4:13).

Verses related to Eclesiástico, 16:

Ecclesiasticus chapter 16 explores divine judgment and the order of creation. How does God deal with the righteous and the wicked? This insightful text contrasts the fate of the righteous and sinners, emphasizing God's justice and mercy. The chapter also celebrates the greatness of divine creation and the order of the universe. Ecclesiasticus 16 encourages reverence for God and obedience to His ways. Consider with us five biblical passages that complement the teachings of this revealing chapter on divine nature and human responsibility.

Romans 11:22: "Consider, therefore, the goodness and severity of God: severity toward those who have fallen, but goodness toward you, as long as you remain in His goodness. Otherwise you will also be cut off." - This verse echoes the theme of Ecclesiasticus 16 about divine justice and the importance of remaining faithful.

Psalms 73:17: "Until I entered the sanctuary of God; then I understood the fate of the wicked." - It is related to Ecclesiasticus 16's reflection on divine judgment and the destiny of the wicked.

Matthew 7:13-14: "Enter through the narrow gate, for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it. How narrow is the gate, and narrow is the path that leads to life! Few people find it." - It reflects the teaching of Ecclesiasticus 16 about the choice between good and evil and its consequences.

Revelation 20:12: "I also saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Another book was opened, the book of life. The dead were judged according to what they had done, according to what was recorded in the books." - It is related to the idea of divine judgment present in Ecclesiasticus 16.

Isaiah 55:8-9: "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,' declares the Lord. 'As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.'" - It echoes the theme of Ecclesiasticus 16 about the wisdom and unsearchable ways of God.

FAQ:

What is the teaching on sin in Ecclesiasticus 16?

Sirach 16 teaches that wickedness brings destruction, while the fear of God leads to prosperity and long life. (Sirach 16:1-4)

What does the author of Ecclesiasticus 16 say about wisdom?

Wisdom is a divine gift, and those who sincerely seek it receive wisdom from God, leading them to live prudently. (Sirach 16:23-26)

How does Ecclesiasticus 16 speak about God's justice?

Sirach 16 emphasizes that God's justice is unchangeable and that He judges according to truth, rewarding the righteous and punishing the wicked. (Sirach 16:12-14)

What is taught about the fear of the Lord in Ecclesiasticus 16?

The fear of the Lord is described as a beginning of wisdom, guiding individuals away from destruction and bringing them closer to eternal life. (Sirach 16:17-21)

What is the meaning of the “number of sinners” in Ecclesiasticus 16?

The number of sinners refers to those who reject God's wisdom. The warning is that their errors will multiply and destruction is certain. (Sirach 16:8-9)


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