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Sabedoria, 3

1. dikaiwn de yucai en ceiri qeou kai ou mh ayhtai autwn basanoV

1. justorum autem animæ in manu Dei sunt et non tanget illos tormentum mortis

2. edoxan en ofqalmoiV afronwn teqnanai kai elogisqh kakwsiV h exodoV autwn

2. visi sunt in oculis insipientium mori et æstimata est adflictio exitus illorum

3. kai h af' hmwn poreia suntrimma oi de eisin en eirhnh

3. et quod a nobis est iter exterminii illi autem sunt in pace

4. kai gar en oyei anqrwpwn ean kolasqwsin h elpiV autwn aqanasiaV plhrhV

4. et si coram hominibus tormenta passi sunt spes illorum inmortalitate plena est

5. kai oliga paideuqenteV megala euergethqhsontai oti o qeoV epeirasen autouV kai euren autouV axiouV eautou

5. et in paucis vexati in multis bene disponentur quoniam Deus tentavit illos et invenit illos dignos se

6. wV cruson en cwneuthriw edokimasen autouV kai wV olokarpwma qusiaV prosedexato autouV

6. tamquam aurum in fornace probavit illos et quasi holocausta hostiam accepit illos et in tempore erit respectus illorum

7. kai en kairw episkophV autwn analamyousin kai wV spinqhreV en kalamh diadramountai

7. fulgebunt et tamquam scintillæ in harundineto discurrent

8. krinousin eqnh kai krathsousin lawn kai basileusei autwn kurioV eiV touV aiwnaV

8. judicabunt nationes et dominabuntur populis et regnabit Dominus illorum in perpetuum

9. oi pepoiqoteV ep' autw sunhsousin alhqeian kai oi pistoi en agaph prosmenousin autw oti cariV kai eleoV toiV eklektoiV autou

9. qui confidunt in illum intellegent veritatem et fideles in dilectione adquiescent illi quoniam donum et pax est electis illius

10. oi de asebeiV kaqa elogisanto exousin epitimian oi amelhsanteV tou dikaiou kai tou kuriou apostanteV

10. impii autem secundum quæ cogitaverunt correptionem habebunt qui neglexerunt justum et a Domino recesserunt

11. sofian gar kai paideian o exouqenwn talaipwroV kai kenh h elpiV autwn kai oi kopoi anonhtoi kai acrhsta ta erga autwn

11. sapientiam enim et disciplinam qui abicit infelix est et vacua est spes illorum et labores sine fructu et inhabitabilia opera illorum sunt

12. ai gunaikeV autwn afroneV kai ponhra ta tekna autwn epikataratoV h genesiV autwn

12. mulieres eorum insensatæ sunt et nequissimi filii eorum

13. oti makaria steira h amiantoV htiV ouk egnw koithn en paraptwmati exei karpon en episkoph yucwn

13. maledicta creatura illorum quoniam felix sterilis incoinquinata quæ non scivit torum in delicto habebit fructum in respectione animarum

14. kai eunoucoV o mh ergasamenoV en ceiri anomhma mhde enqumhqeiV kata tou kuriou ponhra doqhsetai gar autw thV pistewV cariV eklekth kai klhroV en naw kuriou qumhresteroV

14. et spado qui non operatus est per manus suas iniquitatem nec cogitavit adversus Deum nequissima dabitur enim illi fidei donum electum et sors in templo Domini acceptissima

15. agaqwn gar ponwn karpoV euklehV kai adiaptwtoV h riza thV fronhsewV

15. bonorum enim laborum gloriosus est fructus et quæ non concidat radix sapientiæ

16. tekna de moicwn atelesta estai kai ek paranomou koithV sperma afanisqhsetai

16. filii autem adulterorum inconsummati erunt et ab iniquo toro semen exterminabitur

17. ean te gar makrobioi genwntai eiV ouqen logisqhsontai kai atimon ep' escatwn to ghraV autwn

17. et si quidem longæ vitæ erunt in nihilum conputabuntur et sine honore erit novissima senectus illorum

18. ean te oxewV teleuthswsin ouc exousin elpida oude en hmera diagnwsewV paramuqion

18. et si celerius defuncti fuerint non habebunt spem nec in die agnitionis adlocutionem

19. geneaV gar adikou calepa ta telh

19. nationis enim iniquæ diræ sunt consummationes



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Footnotes:

3:1-4 - The true life of the righteous is eternal, and even in physical death, they are secure in God's promises. The view that death is a transition to eternal life is a fundamental hope for believers (see also John 11:25-26 and Romans 14:8).

3:5-9 - The suffering of the righteous is a purification, and their faithfulness is tested. God uses trials to strengthen the faith and refine the character of the righteous, preparing them for eternal glory (see also 1 Peter 1:6-7 and James 1:2-4).

3:10-13 - The reward of the righteous is eternal, while the wicked will receive their punishment. The contrast between the fates of the righteous and the wicked is central, reinforcing divine justice and the hope of the faithful (see also Psalm 73:17-19 and Matthew 25:46).

3:14-16 - The righteous are recognized as children of God, and their inheritance is guaranteed. The intimate relationship between God and the righteous is emphasized, showing that faithfulness is rewarded with an eternal inheritance (see also Romans 8:16-17 and Galatians 4:7).

3:17-19 - Wickedness is futile and leads to destruction, while the righteous live safely in God's presence. The assurance that justice will prevail is an encouragement to persevere in faith (see also Psalm 1:6 and Revelation 21:8).

Verses related to Sabedoria, 3:

Wisdom chapter 3 reveals the glorious destiny of the righteous. What is the reward for faithfulness to God? This hopeful text affirms that the souls of the righteous are in God's hands, free from torment. The chapter describes how the faithful will shine and judge the nations, while the wicked will face consequences. Wisdom 3 offers comfort to those who suffer, promising a glorious divine vindication. Consider with us five biblical passages that elucidate this chapter's comforting themes about the ultimate triumph of justice.

1 Peter 1:7: "Thus, the faith you have, the genuineness of which is far more precious than perishable gold, even if refined by fire, results in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed." - Reflects the theme of Wisdom 3:5-6 about how trials purify the righteous.

Revelation 20:4: "I saw thrones on which sat those who had been given authority to judge. I saw the souls of those who were beheaded because of their testimony of Jesus and the word of God." - It relates to Wisdom 3:8 about how the righteous will judge the nations.

Galatians 3:7: "Know therefore that those who are of faith are children of Abraham." - Connects with Wisdom 3:9 about the faithful being considered children of God.

1 Corinthians 3:15: "If what someone built burns down, they will suffer losses; however, he will be saved as one who escapes through fire." - Echoes Wisdom 3:14 about the final reward of the righteous, even if they have faults.

Matthew 19:12: "Because some are eunuchs because they were born that way; others were made so by men; and still others became eunuchs for the sake of the Kingdom of Heaven." - It relates to Wisdom 3:13-14 on the virtue of chastity.

FAQ:

How does wisdom describe the situation of the righteous in eternal life?

The righteous are described as enjoying eternal life, far from earthly afflictions, and their reward will be great before God. (Wisdom 3:1-6)

What does the "death of the righteous" mean in Wisdom 3?

The death of the righteous is a passage to eternal life, where they are welcomed by God and their souls remain immortal. (Wisdom 3:2-4)

How does wisdom explain the testing of the righteous through suffering?

Wisdom teaches that the suffering of the righteous is a purification that prepares the soul for eternal glory. (Wisdom 3:5-6)

What do the wicked not understand about the lives of the righteous?

The wicked do not understand that true life and the reward of the righteous come from God, beyond the apparent hardships they face. (Wisdom 3:10-11)

How does wisdom speak about divine justice?

Wisdom affirms that divine justice will reward the righteous and punish the wicked, reflecting God's moral perfection and balance. (Wisdom 3:7-8)


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