1 If you are chosen to preside at dinner, be not puffed up, but with the guests be as one of themselves; Take care of them first before you sit down;
2 when you have fulfilled your duty, then take your place, To share in their joy and win praise for your hospitality.
3 Being older, you may talk; that is only your right, but temper your wisdom, not to disturb the singing.
4 When wine is present, do not pour out discourse, and flaunt not your wisdom at the wrong time.
5 Like a seal of carnelian in a setting of gold is a concert when wine is served.
6 Like a gold mounting with an emerald seal is string music with delicious wine.
7 Young man, speak only when necessary, when they have asked you more than once;
8 Be brief, but say much in those few words, be like the wise man, taciturn.
9 When among your elders be not forward, and with officials be not too insistent.
10 Like the lightning that flashes before a storm is the esteem that shines on modesty.
11 When it is time to leave, tarry not; be off for home! There take your ease,
12 And there enjoy doing as you wish, but without sin or words of pride.
13 Above all, give praise to your Creator, who showers his favors upon you.
14 He who would find God must accept discipline; he who seeks him obtains his request.
15 He who studies the law masters it, but the hypocrite finds it a trap.
16 His judgment is sound who fears the LORD; out of obscurity he draws forth a clear plan.
17 The sinner turns aside reproof and distorts the law to suit his purpose.
18 The thoughtful man will not neglect direction; the proud and insolent man is deterred by nothing.
19 Do nothing without counsel, and then you need have no regrets.
20 Go not on a way that is set with snares, and let not the same thing trip you twice.
21 Be not too sure even of smooth roads,
22 be careful on all your paths.
23 Whatever you do, be on your guard, for in this way you will keep the commandments.
24 He who keeps the law preserves himself; and he who trusts in the LORD shall not be put to shame.
Versículos relacionados com Ecclesiasticus, 32:
Ecclesiastical chapter 32 deals with the wisdom and orientation we must seek in God to live well and avoid error. It is an invitation to humility and prudence in the pursuit of truth. The selected verses are in order to proximity to these themes:
Proverbs 3:5-6: "Trust in the Lord of all your heart and do not rest on your own understanding; in all your ways, recognize it, and will straighten your paths." This verse teaches us to trust God and seek his orientation rather than relying only on our own wisdom.
Psalm 25:9: "He guides the humble in righteousness and teaches them their way." This verse talks about humility and the willingness to learn, which are emphasized in chapter 32 of ecclesiastical.
Proverbs 16:20: "He who listens to the Word, in it finds happiness, and how great is the happiness of those who trust in the Lord!" This verse emphasizes the importance of listening to God's Word and trusting him to find true happiness.
Proverbs 18:15: "The heart of the wise acquires knowledge; the ear of the wise seeks knowledge." This verse talks about the importance of seeking knowledge and guidance of wise and experienced people.
Proverbs 19:20: "Listen to advice and accept instructions, and will end up being true wise." This verse teaches us to seek advice and guidance from others to become wiser and more prudent.
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