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Eclesiástico, 27

1. carin diaforou polloi hmarton kai o zhtwn plhqunai apostreyei ofqalmon

1. propter inopiam multi deliquerunt et qui quærit locupletari avertit oculum suum

2. ana meson armwn liqwn paghsetai passaloV kai ana meson prasewV kai agorasmou suntribhsetai amartia

2. si in medio conpaginis lapidum palus figitur sic et inter medium venditionis et emptionis angustabitur peccatis

3. ean mh en fobw kuriou krathsh kata spoudhn en tacei katastrafhsetai autou o oikoV

3. conteretur delictum

4. en seismati koskinou diamenei kopria outwV skubala anqrwpou en logismw autou

4. si non in timore Domini tenueris instanter cito subvertetur domus tua

5. skeuh keramewV dokimazei kaminoV kai peirasmoV anqrwpou en dialogismw autou

5. si in pertusura cribri remanebit stercus sic aporia hominis in cogitatu illius

6. gewrgion xulou ekfainei o karpoV autou outwV logoV enqumhmatoV kardiaV anqrwpou

6. vasa figuli probat fornax et homines justos temptatio tribulationis

7. pro logismou mh epaineshV andra outoV gar peirasmoV anqrwpwn

7. sicut rusticatio de ligno ostendit fructum illius sic verbum excogitatum hominis cordis

8. ean diwkhV to dikaion katalhmyh kai endush auto wV podhrh doxhV

8. ante sermonem non conlaudes virum hæc enim temptatio est hominum

9. peteina proV ta omoia autoiV katalusei kai alhqeia proV touV ergazomenouV authn epanhxei

9. si sequaris justitiam adprehendes illam et indues quasi poderem honoris et inhabitabis cum ea et proteget te in sempiternum et in die agnitionis invenies firmamentum

10. lewn qhran enedreuei outwV amartia ergazomenouV adika

10. volatilia ad sibi similia conveniunt et veritas ad eos qui operantur illam revertetur

11. dihghsiV eusebouV dia pantoV sofia o de afrwn wV selhnh alloioutai

11. leo venationi insidiatur semper sic peccata operantibus iniquitates

12. eiV meson asunetwn sunthrhson kairon eiV meson de dianooumenwn endelecize

12. homo sanctus in sapientia manet sicut sol nam stultus sicut luna inmutatur

13. dihghsiV mwrwn prosocqisma kai o gelwV autwn en spatalh amartiaV

13. in medio insensatorum serva verbum tempori in medio autem cogitantium adsiduus esto

14. lalia poluorkou anorqwsei tricaV kai h mach autwn emfragmoV wtiwn

14. narratio peccantium odiosa et risus illorum delictis peccati

15. ekcusiV aimatoV mach uperhfanwn kai h dialoidorhsiV autwn akoh mocqhra

15. loquella multum jurans horripilationem capiti statuet et inreverentia ipsius obturatio aurium

16. o apokaluptwn musthria apwlesen pistin kai ou mh eurh filon proV thn yuchn autou

16. effusio sanguinis in rixa superborum et maledictio illorum auditus gravis

17. sterxon filon kai pistwqhti met' autou ean de apokaluyhV ta musthria autou mh katadiwxhV opisw autou

17. qui denudat arcana amici perdet fidem et non inveniet amicum ad animum suum

18. kaqwV gar apwlesen anqrwpoV ton nekron autou outwV apwlesaV thn filian tou plhsion

18. dilige proximum et coniungere fide cum illo

19. kai wV peteinon ek ceiroV sou apelusaV outwV afhkaV ton plhsion kai ou qhreuseiV auton

19. quod si denudaveris absconsa illius non persequeris post eum

20. mh auton diwxhV oti makran apesth kai exefugen wV dorkaV ek pagidoV

20. sicut enim homo qui perdit amicum suum sic qui perdit amicitiam proximi sui

21. oti trauma estin katadhsai kai loidoriaV estin diallagh o de apokaluyaV musthria afhlpisen

21. et sicut qui dimittit avem de manu sua sic reliquisti proximum tuum et non eum capies

22. dianeuwn ofqalmw tektainei kaka kai oudeiV auta aposthsei ap' autou

22. non illum sequaris quoniam longe abest effugit enim quasi caprea de laqueo quoniam vulnerata est

23. apenanti twn ofqalmwn sou glukanei to stoma autou kai epi twn logwn sou ekqaumasei usteron de diastreyei to stoma autou kai en toiV logoiV sou dwsei skandalon

23. conligare et maledicti est concordatio

24. polla emishsa kai ouc wmoiwsa autw kai o kurioV mishsei auton

24. denudare autem amici mysteria desperatio est

25. o ballwn liqon eiV uyoV epi kefalhn autou ballei kai plhgh dolia dielei traumata

25. annuens oculo fabricat iniqua et nemo eum abiciet

26. o orusswn boqron eiV auton empeseitai kai o istwn pagida en auth alwsetai

26. in conspectu oculorum tuorum condulcabit os tuum et super sermones tuos admirabitur novissime autem pervertet os suum et in verbis tuis dabit scandalum

27. o poiwn ponhra eiV auton kulisqhsetai kai ou mh epignw poqen hkei autw

27. multa audivi et non coæquavi ei et Dominus odiet illum

28. empaigmoV kai oneidismoV uperhfanw kai h ekdikhsiV wV lewn enedreusei auton

28. qui in altum mittit lapidem super caput ejus cadet et plaga dolosi dividet vulnera

29. pagidi alwsontai oi eufrainomenoi ptwsei eusebwn kai odunh katanalwsei autouV pro tou qanatou autwn

29. et qui foveam fodit in illam decidet et qui statuit lapidem proximo offendet in eo et qui laqueum alio peribit in illo

30. mhniV kai orgh kai tauta estin bdelugmata kai anhr amartwloV egkrathV estai autwn

30. facienti nequissimum super ipsum devolvetur et non agnoscet unde adveniat illi

31.

31. inlusio et inproperium superborum et vindicta sicut leo insidiabitur illi

32.

32. laqueo peribunt qui oblectantur casu justorum dolor autem consumet illos antequam moriantur

33.

33. ira et furor utraque execrabilia et vir peccator continens erit illorum



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Footnotes:

27:4-7 - The author uses metaphors such as sifting and forging to illustrate how people's true character is revealed through trials. Just as a sieve separates the good from the worthless, so a person's words reveal their heart (see also Luke 6:45 and Matthew 12:34-35).

27:8-10 - The importance of following the commandments and standing firm in God is emphasized. Those who pursue righteousness will find life, while those who abandon the fear of God will fall. This principle reflects divine justice and the role of human choices (see also Psalm 1:1-3 and Proverbs 28:18).

27:11:00 - The words of a fool are like a heavy burden on a journey. A person's words reveal their wisdom or folly. Those who speak words of wisdom will always be in harmony with God's righteousness (see also Proverbs 17:27-28 and Ephesians 4:29).

27:22-24 - Betrayal by a friend is compared to a breach of trust and how difficult it is to repair. Broken trust leads to the loss of friendship and the impossibility of complete restoration, emphasizing the value of loyalty (see also Proverbs 18:24 and Psalm 41:9).

27:30:00 - Bitterness and anger are described as destructive, alienating a person from God's mercy. The cultivation of anger and revenge is condemned, reinforcing the need for forgiveness and reconciliation (see also Ephesians 4:31-32 and Matthew 6:14-15).

Verses related to Eclesiástico, 27:

Ecclesiasticus chapter 27 addresses integrity in words and actions. How do our words reveal our character? This incisive text warns against falsehood, betrayal and the dangers of uncontrolled tongue. The chapter offers insightful analogies about human behavior and its consequences. Ecclesiasticus 27 emphasizes the importance of honesty and discretion in all relationships. Consider with us five biblical passages that elucidate the ethical principles of this revealing chapter.

James 3:5-6: "Similarly, the tongue is a small organ of the body, but it boasts of great things. See how a large forest is set on fire by a small spark. The tongue is also a fire; It is a world of iniquity." - This passage reflects the theme of Ecclesiasticus 27 about the power of words and the danger of careless speech.

Proverbs 11:13: "Those who spread rumors reveal secrets, but those who deserve trust keep the matter confidential." - This verse aligns with Ecclesiasticus 27's warnings against betrayal and the importance of trust.

Matthew 7:16: "You will recognize them by their fruits. Can anyone gather grapes from a thorn bush or figs from weeds?" - This passage echoes the theme of Ecclesiasticus 27 about how a person's words and actions reveal their true nature.

Proverbs 26:27: "Whoever digs a well will fall into it; If someone rolls a stone, it will roll back on them." - This proverb reflects the theme of Ecclesiasticus 27 about the consequences of malicious actions turning against the perpetrator.

Psalms 141:3: "Set guard over my mouth, Lord; watch the door of my lips." - This psalm complements the warnings in Ecclesiasticus 27 about the need to control the tongue.

FAQ:

What is taught about righteousness in Ecclesiasticus 27?

Justice is the foundation of good human actions and is essential for living in harmony with God and others. Righteous deeds are rewarded, and injustice brings suffering. (Sirach 27:1-3)

How should man act toward evil in Ecclesiasticus 27?

A man must avoid evil, always seek the truth, and act with integrity. His actions reflect his true nature, and he will be judged by them. (Sirach 27:4-6)

What does it mean to “keep the secret” in Ecclesiasticus 27?

Keeping a secret demonstrates prudence and respect for the trust of others. Reckless disclosure can cause irreparable harm, so discretion is valued. (Sirach 27:16-18)

What is the relationship between words and actions in Sirach 27?

A person's words and actions must be in harmony, for a person who speaks evil or acts contrary to what he says compromises his integrity. (Sirach 27:7-9)

What does Ecclesiasticus 27 say about people's behavior toward others?

People should be cautious in their judgments and attitudes toward others, avoiding hypocrisy and seeking to live with sincerity and righteousness. (Sirach 27:22-24)


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