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Liber Ecclesiasticus, 44

1. laus patrum laudemus viros gloriosos et parentes nostros in generatione sua

1. Laus patrum. Laudemus viros gloriosos et parentes nostros in generatione sua.

2. multam gloriam fecit Dominus magnificentia sua a sæculo

2. Multam gloriam fecit Dominus, magnificentiam suam a saeculo.

3. dominantes in potestatibus suis homines magni virtute et prudentia sua præditi nuntiantes in dignitate prophetarum

3. Dominantes in potestatibus suis, homines magni virtute et prudentia sua praediti, nuntiantes in prophetiis,

4. et imperantes in præsenti populo et virtute prudentiæ populi sanctissima verba

4. regentes populum in consiliis et peritia scripturae populos; verba sapientiae in disciplina eorum,

5. in pueritia sua requirentes modos musicos et narrantes carmina in scriptura

5. requirentes modos musicos et narrantes carmina scripturarum;

6. homines divites in virtute pulchritudinis studium habentes pacificantes in domibus suis

6. homines divites innixi virtute, pulchritudinis studium habentes, pacificantes in domibus suis.

7. omnes isti in generationibus gentis suæ gloriam adepti sunt et in diebus suis habentur in laudibus

7. Omnes isti in generationibus gentis suae gloriam adepti sunt et a diebus suis habentur in laudibus.

8. qui de illis nati sunt reliquerunt nomen narrandi laudes eorum

8. De illis nati sunt, qui reliquerunt nomen narrandi laudes eorum.

9. et sunt quorum non est memoria perierunt quasi non fuerint et nati sunt quasi non nati et filii ipsorum cum illis

9. Et sunt quorum non est memoria: perierunt quasi qui non fuerint; et nati sunt quasi non nati, et filii ipsorum post ipsos.

10. sed illi viri misericordiæ sunt quorum pietates non defuerunt

10. Sed hi viri misericordiae sunt, quorum pietates non fuerunt in oblivione.

11. et cum semine ipsorum perseverat bona

11. Cum semine eorum permanent, bona hereditas, nepotes eorum,

12. hereditas nepotum illorum et in testamentis stetit semen eorum

12. et in testamentis stetit semen eorum;

13. et filii ipsorum propter illos usque in æternum manet semen eorum et gloria eorum non derelinquetur

13. et filii eorum propter illos. Usque in aeternum manet semen eorum, et gloria eorum non derelinquetur.

14. corpora ipsorum in pace sepulta sunt et nomen eorum vivet in generationes et generationes

14. Corpora ipsorum in pace sepulta sunt, et nomen eorum vivit in generationem et generationem;

15. sapientiam ipsorum narrent populi laudem eorum nuntiet ecclesia

15. sapientiam ipsorum narrent populi, et laudem eorum nuntiet ecclesia.

16. Enoch placuit Deo et translatus est in paradiso ut det gentibus pænitentiam

16. Henoch placuit Deo et translatus est in paradisum, ut det gentibus paenitentiam.

17. Nœ inventus est perfectus justus et in tempore iracundiæ factus est reconciliatio

17. Noe inventus est perfectus iustus et in tempore iracundiae factus est reconciliatio;

18. ideo dimissum est reliquum terræ cum factum est diluvium

18. propter eum dimissum est reliquum terrae, cum factum est diluvium:

19. testamenta sæculi posita sunt apud illum ne deleri possit diluvio omnis caro

19. testamenta saeculi posita sunt apud illum, ne deleri posset diluvio omnis caro.

20. Abraham magnus pater multitudinis gentium et non est inventus similis illi in gloria qui conservavit legem Excelsi et fuit in testamento cum illo

20. Abraham magnus pater multitudinis gentium, et non est inventa macula in gloria eius; qui conservavit legem Excelsi et fuit in testamento cum illo.

21. in carne ejus stare fecit testamentum et in temptatione inventus est fidelis

21. In carne eius stare fecit testamentum, et in tentatione inventus est fidelis.

22. ideo jurejurando dedit illi semen in gente sua crescere illum quasi terræ cumulum

22. Ideo iure iurando statuit illi benedici gentes in semine eius, crescere illum quasi terrae cumulum

23. et ut stellas exaltare semen ejus et hereditari illos a mari usque ad mare et a Flumine usque ad terminos terræ

23. et ut stellas exaltare semen eius et hereditare illos a mari usque ad mare et a Flumine usque ad terminos terrae.

24. et in Isaac eodem fecit modo propter Abraham patrem ipsius

24. Et in Isaac eodem modo statuit propter Abraham patrem eius.

25. benedictionem omnium gentium dedit illi et testamentum confirmavit super caput Jacob

25. Benedictionem omnium gentium dedit illi Dominus et testamentum confirmavit super caput Iacob.

26. agnovit eum in benedictionibus suis et dedit illi hereditatem et divisit ei partem in tribus duodecim

26. Agnovit eum in benedictionibus suis et dedit illi hereditatem et divisit illi partem in tribubus duodecim.

27. et conservavit illis homines misericordiæ invenientes gratiam in oculis omnis carnis

27. Et eduxit ex illo hominem misericordiae invenientem gratiam in oculis omnis carnis,



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Footnotes:

44:1-2 - Let Us Praise the Illustrious begins a celebration of faithful ancestors. The memory of the righteous is a source of inspiration and honor, and their lives reflect God's grace and blessing (see also Hebrews 11:1-2 and Psalm 112:6).

44:3-5 - The wise men and rulers who guided the people with justice are worthy of praise. Faithful leadership is a gift from God, and those who rule wisely are instruments of His justice (see also Proverbs 29:2 and 1 Timothy 5:17).

44:6-8 - Prophets, kings, and religious leaders who lived righteously are remembered for their righteous deeds. Their integrity is a lasting legacy for future generations (see also Hebrews 11:32-34 and Psalm 37:37).

44:9-10 - Though some are not remembered by name, their righteous lives are not forgotten before God. A person's righteousness and faithfulness earn him a place in sacred history (see also Revelation 3:5 and Psalm 16:11).

44:11-15 - The posterity of the righteous will be blessed and remembered. Their descendants will inherit the blessings of their actions, demonstrating how righteousness positively influences future generations (see also Proverbs 20:7 and Psalm 103:17-18).

Verses related to Liber Ecclesiasticus, 44:

Ecclesiastic chapter 44 begins the "Praise of the Ancestors". How can we honor those who preceded us in faith? This reverent text begins a series of tributes to heroes of faith, highlighting their virtues and achievements. The chapter emphasizes the importance of collective memory and gratitude for godly leaders. Ecclesiasticus 44 sets the tone for the historical reflections that follow. Explore with us five biblical passages that resonate with the spiritual heritage themes of this foundational chapter.

Hebrews 11:2: "It was because of her that the ancients were approved." - This passage reflects the theme of Ecclesiasticus 44 about praising faithful ancestors.

Romans 15:4: "For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through perseverance and good cheer from the Scriptures we may maintain our hope." - Paul expresses an idea similar to that of Ecclesiasticus 44 about the importance of remembering and learning from ancestors.

1 Corinthians 10:11: "These things happened to them as examples and were written as a warning to us upon whom the end of the age has come." - This passage reflects Ecclesiasticus 44's purpose in presenting ancestors as examples for future generations.

James 5:10: "Brothers, take as an example of patience in suffering the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord." - James, like Ecclesiasticus 44, points to ancestors as examples of virtue.

2 Peter 1:21: "For prophecy never originated from human will, but men spoke from God, impelled by the Holy Spirit." - This passage reflects the theme of Ecclesiasticus 44 about the role of divinely inspired prophets and leaders.

FAQ:

Who are the righteous mentioned in Ecclesiasticus 44?

Sirach 44 speaks of the righteous, those who lived according to God's principles and whose deeds are remembered with honor. (Sirach 44:1-2)

What does Ecclesiasticus 44 teach us about the importance of the memory of the righteous?

The memory of the righteous should be celebrated, for their actions and faith in God are an example for future generations. (Sirach 44:10-15)

How does Ecclesiasticus 44 describe the great men of the past?

The great men of the past, such as patriarchs and prophets, are described as examples of faith, justice, and wisdom, whose legacies endure. (Sirach 44:16-23)

What is the reward of the righteous, according to Ecclesiasticus 44?

The reward of the righteous is a life of honor and blessings, both in this life and in eternity, with the peace of God. (Sirach 44:22-23)

What does it mean to be faithful to God, according to Ecclesiasticus 44?

Being faithful to God means living in obedience to His commandments and trusting fully in His plan for life. (Sirach 44:24-29)


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