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Eclesiástico, 8

1. mh diamacou meta anqrwpou dunastou mhpote empeshV eiV taV ceiraV autou

1. non litiges cum homine potente ne forte incidas in manus illius

2. mh erize meta anqrwpou plousiou mhpote antisthsh sou thn olkhn pollouV gar apwlesen to crusion kai kardiaV basilewn exeklinen

2. non contendas cum viro locuplete ne forte contra consistat litem tibi

3. mh diamacou meta anqrwpou glwsswdouV kai mh epistoibashV epi to pur autou xula

3. multos perdidit aurum atque argentum et usque cor regum extendit et convertit

4. mh prospaize apaideutw ina mh atimazwntai oi progonoi sou

4. non litiges cum homine linguato et non strues in igne illius ligna

5. mh oneidize anqrwpon apostrefonta apo amartiaV mnhsqhti oti panteV esmen en epitimoiV

5. non communices homini indocto ne male de progenie tua loquatur

6. mh atimashV anqrwpon en ghra autou kai gar ex hmwn ghraskousin

6. ne despicias hominem avertentem se a peccato neque inproperes ei memento quoniam omnes sumus in correptionem

7. mh epicaire epi nekrw mnhsqhti oti panteV teleutwmen

7. ne spernas hominem in sua senecta etenim ex nobis senescunt

8. mh paridhV dihghma sofwn kai en taiV paroimiaiV autwn anastrefou oti par' autwn maqhsh paideian kai leitourghsai megistasin

8. noli de mortuo gaudere sciens quoniam omnes morimur et in gaudium nolumus venire

9. mh astocei dihghmatoV gerontwn kai gar autoi emaqon para twn paterwn autwn oti par' autwn maqhsh sunesin kai en kairw creiaV dounai apokrisin

9. ne despicias narrationem presbyterorum sapientium et in proverbiis illorum conversare

10. mh ekkaie anqrakaV amartwlou mh empurisqhV en puri flogoV autou

10. ab ipsis enim disces doctrinam intellectus et servire magnatis sine querella

11. mh exanasthV apo proswpou ubristou ina mh egkaqish wV enedron tw stomati sou

11. non te prætereat narratio seniorum et ipsi enim didicerunt a patribus suis

12. mh daneishV anqrwpw iscuroterw sou kai ean daneishV wV apolwlekwV ginou

12. quoniam ab ipsis disces intellectum et in tempore necessitatis responsum

13. mh egguhsh uper dunamin sou kai ean egguhsh wV apoteiswn frontize

13. non incendas carbones peccatoris arguens eos ne incendaris flamma ignis peccatorum illorum

14. mh dikazou meta kritou kata gar thn doxan autou krinousin autw

14. ne contra faciem stes contumeliosi ne sedeat quasi insidiator ori tuo

15. meta tolmhrou mh poreuou en odw ina mh barunhtai kata sou autoV gar kata to qelhma autou poihsei kai th afrosunh autou sunapolh

15. noli fenerare homini fortiori te quod si feneraveris tamquam perditum habe

16. meta qumwdouV mh poihshV machn kai mh diaporeuou met' autou thn erhmon oti wV ouden en ofqalmoiV autou aima kai opou ouk estin bohqeia katabalei se

16. non spondeas super virtutem tuam quod si spoponderis quasi restituens cogita

17. meta mwrou mh sumbouleuou ou gar dunhsetai logon stexai

17. non judices contra judicem quoniam secundum quod dignum est judicat

18. enwpion allotriou mh poihshV krupton ou gar ginwskeiV ti texetai

18. cum audace non eas in via ne forte gravet mala sua in te ipse enim secundum voluntatem suam vadit et simul cum stultitia illius peries

19. panti anqrwpw mh ekfaine shn kardian kai mh anaferetw soi carin

19. cum iracundo non facias rixam cum audace non eas in desertum quoniam quasi nihil est ante illum sanguis et ubi non est adiutorium elidet te

20.

20. cum fatuis ne consilium habeas non enim poterunt diligere nisi quæ ipsis placent

21.

21. coram extraneo ne facias consilium nescis enim quid pariet

22.

22. non omni homini cor tuum manifestes ne forte inferat tibi gratiam et convicietur tibi



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Footnotes:

8:1-2 - Avoid conflict with those in power, as this can have disastrous consequences. Respecting authority and acting prudently in confrontational situations is a sign of wisdom (see also Romans 13:1-2 and Proverbs 24:21).

8:3-5 - Don't engage in arguments with arrogant or foolish people. Debating with fools often leads to anger and conflict, and wisdom lies in avoiding such situations (see also Proverbs 29:9 and Titus 3:9).

8:6-7 - Do not offend the elderly, for they have experience and wisdom. Life experience should be respected, and older people should be treated with honor (see also Leviticus 19:32 and 1 Timothy 5:1).

8:8-9 - Seek the counsel of the wise and the elders. Listening to the experience of older people and learning from those with wisdom is a sure way to avoid mistakes (see also Proverbs 13:20 and Psalm 37:30).

8:15-16 - Avoid bad company and do not associate with those who practice evil. Bad company corrupts character, and we must choose our associates carefully (see also 1 Corinthians 15:33 and Proverbs 4:14-15).

Verses related to Eclesiástico, 8:

Ecclesiasticus chapter 8 provides advice on social interactions and discernment. How should we behave in different social situations? This wise text warns against conflict with powerful, wealthy, or eloquent people. The chapter also advises on respect for the elderly, caution when dealing with strangers, and the importance of avoiding sin. Ecclesiasticus 8 emphasizes the wisdom of learning from the experience of others. Consider with us five biblical passages that align with the wise counsel in this insightful chapter.

Proverbs 20:3: "It is an honor for a man to avoid quarrels, but every fool is quick to argue." - This proverb resonates with Ecclesiasticus 8's advice about avoiding unnecessary conflict.

Romans 12:18: "If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live in peace with everyone." - Paul encourages the pursuit of peace, a theme also present in Ecclesiasticus 8.

Proverbs 13:20: "Whoever walks with the wise will become wiser and wiser, but the companion of fools will end badly." - This proverb reflects the advice of Ecclesiasticus 8 about the importance of choosing companies well.

James 1:5: "If any of you lacks wisdom, ask God, who gives it to all freely and willingly; and it will be granted to you." - James encourages the search for divine wisdom, a recurring theme in Ecclesiasticus 8.

Proverbs 22:24-25: "Do not associate with those who are in a bad mood, nor hang out with those who are easily angered; otherwise, you will end up imitating this behavior and fall into a deadly trap." - This proverb echoes Ecclesiasticus 8's advice about avoiding dangerous associations.

FAQ:

What does Ecclesiasticus 8 say about wisdom?

Sirach 8 teaches that wisdom is precious and should be sought diligently, for it protects us and guides us toward good. (Sirach 8:1-9)

How important is it to listen to wise counsel, according to Ecclesiasticus 8?

Listening to wise counsel is crucial to avoiding pitfalls and growing in knowledge. (Sirach 8:9)

What does Ecclesiasticus 8 teach about vanity?

Vanity and pride are seen as paths to downfall, and Sirach 8 exhorts us to live humbly and prudently. (Sirach 8:4-6)

How does Ecclesiasticus 8 describe relationships with the rich?

Sirach 8 warns against becoming overly involved with the rich, who can be shallow and fickle. (Sirach 8:18-19)

What does Ecclesiasticus 8 say about patience?

Patience is an essential virtue that helps us maintain inner peace and make wise decisions. (Sirach 8:15-17)


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