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Eclesiástico, 47

1. kai meta touton anesth naqan profhteuein en hmeraiV dauid

1. post hoc surrexit Nathan propheta in diebus David

2. wsper stear afwrismenon apo swthriou outwV dauid apo twn uiwn israhl

2. et quasi adeps separatus est a carne sic David a filiis Israël

3. en leousin epaixen wV en erifoiV kai en arkoiV wV en arnasi probatwn

3. cum leonibus lusit quasi cum agnis et in ursis similiter fecit sicut cum agnis ovium in juventute sua

4. en neothti autou ouci apekteinen giganta kai exhren oneidismon ek laou en tw eparai ceira en liqw sfendonhV kai katabalein gauriama tou goliaq

4. numquid non occidit gigantem et extulit obprobrium de gente

5. epekalesato gar kurion ton uyiston kai edwken en th dexia autou kratoV exarai anqrwpon dunaton en polemw anuywsai keraV laou autou

5. in tollendo manum in saxo fundæ dejecit exultationem Goliæ

6. outwV en muriasin edoxasan auton kai hnesan auton en eulogiaiV kuriou en tw feresqai autw diadhma doxhV

6. ubi invocavit Dominum potentem et dedit in dexteram ejus tollere hominem fortem in bello et exaltare cornum gentis suæ

7. exetriyen gar ecqrouV kukloqen kai exoudenwsen fulistiim touV upenantiouV ewV shmeron sunetriyen autwn keraV

7. sic in milibus glorificavit illum et laudavit eum in benedictionibus Domini in offerendo illi coronam gloriæ

8. en panti ergw autou edwken exomologhsin agiw uyistw rhmati doxhV en pash kardia autou umnhsen kai hgaphsen ton poihsanta auton

8. conteruit enim inimicos undique et extirpavit Philisthim contrarios usque in hodiernum diem conteruit cornum ipsorum usque in æternum

9. kai esthsen yaltwdouV katenanti tou qusiasthriou kai ex hcouV autwn glukainein melh

9. in omni opere dedit confessionem Sancto et Excelso in verbo gloriæ

10. edwken en eortaiV euprepeian kai ekosmhsen kairouV mecri sunteleiaV en tw ainein autouV to agion onoma autou kai apo prwiaV hcein to agiasma

10. de omni corde suo laudavit Dominum et dilexit Deum qui fecit illum et dedit illi contra inimicos potentiam

11. kurioV afeilen taV amartiaV autou kai anuywsen eiV aiwna to keraV autou kai edwken autw diaqhkhn basilewn kai qronon doxhV en tw israhl

11. et stare fecit cantores contra altarium et in sono eorum dulces fecit modos

12. meta touton anesth uioV episthmwn kai di' auton katelusen en platusmw

12. et dedit in celebrationibus decus et ornavit tempora usque ad consummationem vitæ ut laudarent sanctum nomen Domini et amplificarent mane Dei sanctitatem

13. salwmwn ebasileusen en hmeraiV eirhnhV w o qeoV katepausen kukloqen ina sthsh oikon ep' onomati autou kai etoimash agiasma eiV ton aiwna

13. Christus purgavit peccata ipsius et exaltavit in æternum cornum ipsius et dedit illi testamentum regum et sedem gloriæ in Israël

14. wV esofisqhV en neothti sou kai eneplhsqhV wV potamoV sunesewV

14. post ipsum surrexit filius sensatus et propter illum dejecit omnem potentiam inimicorum

15. ghn epekaluyen h yuch sou kai eneplhsaV en parabolaiV ainigmatwn

15. Salomon imperavit in diebus pacis cui subiecit Deus omnes hostes ut conderet domum in nomine suo et pararet sanctitatem in sempiternum quemadmodum eruditus est in juventute sua

16. eiV nhsouV porrw afiketo to onoma sou kai hgaphqhV en th eirhnh sou

16. et impletus est quasi flumen sapientia et terram retexit anima tua

17. en wdaiV kai paroimiaiV kai parabolaiV kai en ermhneiaiV apeqaumasan se cwrai

17. et replesti in conparationibus enigmata ad insulas longe distulisti nomen tuum et dilectus es in pace tua

18. en onomati kuriou tou qeou tou epikeklhmenou qeou israhl sunhgageV wV kassiteron to crusion kai wV molibon eplhqunaV argurion

18. in cantilenis et proverbiis et conparationibus et interpretationibus miratæ sunt te terræ

19. paraneklinaV taV lagonaV sou gunaixin kai enexousiasqhV en tw swmati sou

19. et in nomine Domini Dei cui est cognomen Deus Israël

20. edwkaV mwmon en th doxh sou kai ebebhlwsaV to sperma sou epagagein orghn epi ta tekna sou kai katanughnai epi th afrosunh sou

20. collegisti quasi auricalcum aurum et ut plumbum conplesti argentum

21. genesqai dica turannida kai ex efraim arxai basileian apeiqh

21. et reclinasti femora tua mulieribus potestatem habuisti in tuo corpore

22. o de kurioV ou mh kataliph to eleoV autou kai ou mh diafqeirh apo twn logwn autou oude mh exaleiyh eklektou autou ekgona kai sperma tou agaphsantoV auton ou mh exarh kai tw iakwb edwken kataleimma kai tw dauid ex autou rizan

22. dedisti maculam in gloria tua et profugasti semen tuum inducere iracundiam ad liberos tuos et incitari stultitiam tuam

23. kai anepausato salwmwn meta twn paterwn autou kai katelipen met' auton ek tou spermatoV autou laou afrosunhn kai elassoumenon sunesei roboam oV apesthsen laon ek boulhV autou

23. ut faceres imperium bipertitum et ex Efraim imperare imperium durum

24. kai ieroboam uioV nabat oV exhmarten ton israhl kai edwken tw efraim odon amartiaV kai eplhqunqhsan ai amartiai autwn sfodra aposthsai autouV apo thV ghV autwn

24. Deus autem non relinquit misericordiam suam et non corrumpit nec delebit opera sua neque perdet ab stirpe nepotes electi sui et semen ejus qui diligit Dominum non corrumpet

25. kai pasan ponhrian exezhthsan ewV ekdikhsiV elqh ep' autouV

25. dedit autem reliquum Jacob et David de ipsa stirpe

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26. et finem habuit Salomon cum patribus suis

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27. et reliquit post se de semine suo gentis stultitiam

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28. et mutum prudentia Roboam qui avertit gentem consilio suo

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29. et Hieroboam filium Nabath qui peccare fecit Israël et dedit Efraim viam peccandi et plurima redundaverunt peccata ipsorum

30.

30. valde averterunt illos a terra sua

31.

31. et quæsivit omnes nequitias usque dum perveniret ad illos defensio et ab omnibus peccatis liberavit eos



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Footnotes:

47:2-3 - David is exalted as God's chosen one, whose heart was aligned with God's will. His victory over Goliath is a symbol of his faith in God and his courage to face impossible challenges (see also 1 Samuel 17:45-50 and Acts 13:22).

47:6-7 - David, besides being a great warrior, is praised for his praises and songs to God, showing how worship and art can be expressions of faith and gratitude (see also 2 Samuel 22:1-4 and Psalm 150:1-6).

47:8-10 - David’s restoration of temple worship demonstrates his zeal for God and desire to maintain his covenant with Him, highlighting the importance of centering one’s spiritual life on worship (see also 1 Chronicles 16:37-40 and Psalm 132:1-5).

47:11-12 - Although David committed sins, he is remembered for his capacity for sincere repentance. His humility before God serves as an example of God's mercy toward those who seek forgiveness (see also Psalm 51:1-4 and 2 Samuel 12:13).

47:13-14 - Solomon, son of David, is exalted for his wisdom and building of the temple. His peaceful leadership reflects God's blessing on Israel during his reign (see also 1 Kings 3:12-14 and 1 Kings 8:22-23).

Verses related to Eclesiástico, 47:

Ecclesiasticus chapter 47 celebrates Nathan, David and Solomon. What virtues and flaws can we observe in these leaders? This reflective text examines David's reign, his devotion, and his sins, as well as Solomon's wisdom and excesses. The chapter covers topics such as talent, regret, wisdom and the consequences of choices. Ecclesiasticus 47 offers a balanced view of these iconic monarchs. Ponder with us five biblical passages that deepen our understanding of this revealing chapter.

2 Samuel 12:13: "Then David said to Nathan, 'I have sinned against the Lord!' Nathan replied, 'The Lord has forgiven your sin. You will not die.'" - This passage illustrates David's repentance, mentioned in Ecclesiasticus 47:11, which talks about how God forgave his sins.

1 Kings 4:32: "He composed three thousand proverbs and one thousand and five songs." - This verse highlights Solomon's wisdom and writings, praised in Ecclesiasticus 47:14-17.

1 Chronicles 29:28: "He died at a good old age, full of days, riches and honor. His son Solomon was his successor." - This passage summarizes David's reign, reflecting the praise given in Ecclesiasticus 47:7-10.

1 Kings 11:4: "When Solomon was already old, his wives induced him to turn to other gods, and his heart was no longer completely dedicated to the Lord, his God, as the heart of David, his father, had been." - This verse illustrates the fall of Solomon, mentioned in Ecclesiasticus 47:19-20.

Psalms 89:20: "I found David, my servant; with my holy oil I anointed him." - This psalm reflects David's divine choice mentioned in Ecclesiasticus 47:2.

FAQ:

How does Ecclesiasticus 47 describe David's reign?

David's reign is remembered for his courage and devotion to God as a warrior king who sought justice and true worship in Israel. (Sirach 47:1-11)

What did David do that was important for the worship of God?

David was responsible for preparing the temple and organizing God’s worship, preparing Israel for a future of solid worship. (Sirach 47:8-10)

How does Ecclesiasticus 47 speak about Solomon's wisdom?

Solomon is exalted for his divine wisdom, received from God, and for his ability to govern Israel with discernment and justice. (Sirach 47:12-22)

What can we learn from David's life in Ecclesiasticus 47?

David's life teaches us the importance of faith, courage, and obedience to God, even in the face of adversity. (Sirach 47:1-11)

Why is Solomon considered a great example of wisdom?

Solomon is remembered for his wisdom and the way he used his God-given knowledge to rule with justice and prosperity. (Sirach 47:12-22)


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