1 You should not be jealous of the wife of your bosom, lest she reveal, because of you, the malice of a wicked lesson.
2 You should not give authority over your soul to a woman, lest she obtain your strength, and then you would be confounded.
3 You should not look with favor on a woman with many desires, lest perhaps you may fall into her traps.
4 You should not be continually in need of entertainment, nor should you be persuaded by it, lest perhaps you may perish by its effectiveness.
5 You should not stare at a virgin, lest perhaps you may be scandalized by her beauty.
6 You should not give your soul, in any way, to fornicators, lest you destroy yourself and your inheritance.
7 Do not choose to look around in the streets of the city, nor should you wander along its thoroughfares.
8 Avert your face from an ornate woman, for you should not gaze upon strange beauty.
9 Many have perished because of the beauty of a woman; and by this, desire is kindled like a fire.
10 Every woman who is a fornicator will be trampled down, like the filth in the street.
11 Many, by admiring the beauty of the wife of another, have become reprobate. For familiarity with her flares up like a fire.
12 You should not sit down at all with another man’s wife, nor recline with her on a couch.
13 And you should not argue with her over wine, lest perhaps your heart may turn toward her, and by your emotion, you would be toppled into perdition.
14 You should not abandon a old friend. For a new one will not be similar to him.
15 A new friend is like new wine. It will grow old, and then you will enjoy drinking it.
16 You should not envy the glory and wealth of a sinner. For you do not know what may be his undoing in the future.
17 The injury of the unjust should not please you, knowing that, until they are in hell, the impious will not please.
18 Keep yourself far from a man having the power to kill, and then you will not have the fear of death suspended over you.
19 But if you do approach him, do nothing to offend, lest perhaps he may take away your life.
20 Know that this is a communion with death. For you would be entering the midst of snares, and walking upon the arms of the grieving.
21 According to your ability, be cautious of your neighbor, and treat him as the wise and prudent would.
22 Let just men be your companions, and let your glory be in the fear of God.
23 And let the thought of God be in your mind, and let all your discourse be on the precepts of the Most High.
24 Works will be praised for the hands of the artists, and a leader of the people will be praised for the wisdom of his words, yet truly, the word of the elders will be praised for its understanding.
25 A man full of words is a dread to his city, but one who speaks rashly will be hated for his word.
Versículos relacionados com Ecclesiasticus, 9:
Ecclesiastical 9 presents practical advice for everyday life, including the importance of choosing your friends well, not trusting wealth and maintaining modesty. To find related verses, we can look for similar advice or similar themes, such as the importance of avoiding bad influences and living wisely. Here are five selected verses:
Proverbs 13:20: "Walks with the wise and you will be wise, but the companion of the fools will end up badly." This verse emphasizes the importance of choosing with wisdom with whom we spend our time, as we will be influenced by the people we associate with.
Proverbs 23:4-5: "Do not be tasked to enrich it; give your own wisdom hand. Throw your eyes over it and no longer exist, because it will surely create wings as an eagle and fly to the heavens." This verse warns over the excessive search for wealth and how it can be temporary and fleeting.
1 Corinthians 6:12: "All things are lawful to me, but not all things are convenient. All things are lawful to me, but I will not let me dominate by any of them." This verse emphasizes the importance of self -control and moderation in all things.
Proverbs 22:24-25: "Do not do friendship with the Iracando or Andes with the choleric man, so that he does not learn his paths and do not put your soul in danger." This verse highlights the importance of avoiding bad influences and people who can lead us to destructive behaviors.
Ecclesiastes 7:16: "You do not become too righteous or too wise; why would you destroy yourself?" This verse warns against excess in any area of life and the importance of maintaining moderation and balance.
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