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but the latter, after receiving them with festal celebrations, afflicted with terrible sufferings those who had already shared the same rights. (Wisdom of Solomon 19, 16)
Whereas many great teachings have been given to us through the law and the prophets and the others that followed them, on account of which we should praise Israel for instruction and wisdom; and since it is necessary not only that the readers themselves should acquire understanding but also that those who love learning should be able to help the outsiders by both speaking and writing, my grandfather Jesus, after devoting himself especially to the reading of the law and the prophets and the other books of our fathers, and after acquiring considerable proficiency in them, was himself also led to write something pertaining to instruction and wisdom, in order that, by becoming conversant with this also, those who love learning should make even greater progress in living according to the law. (Ecclesiasticus 1, 1)
When I came to Egypt in the thirty-eighth year of the reign of Euergetes and stayed for some time, I found opportunity for no little instruction. It seemed highly necessary that I should myself devote some pains and labor to the translation of the following book, using in that period of time great watchfulness and skill in order to complete and publish the book for those living abroad who wished to gain learning, being prepared in character to live according to the law. (Ecclesiasticus 1, 27)
The fear of the Lord delights the heart, and gives gladness and joy and long life. (Ecclesiasticus 2, 10)
Do not disobey the fear of the Lord; do not approach him with a divided mind. (Ecclesiasticus 2, 28)
For the Lord is compassionate and merciful; he forgives sins and saves in time of affliction. (Ecclesiasticus 3, 11)
O son, help your father in his old age, and do not grieve him as long as he lives; (Ecclesiasticus 4, 12)
The mind of the intelligent man will ponder a parable, and an attentive ear is the wise man's desire. (Ecclesiasticus 4, 29)
Water extinguishes a blazing fire: so almsgiving atones for sin. (Ecclesiasticus 4, 30)
Whoever requites favors gives thought to the future; at the moment of his falling he will find support. (Ecclesiasticus 4, 31)
My son, deprive not the poor of his living, and do not keep needy eyes waiting. (Ecclesiasticus 5, 1)
Do not avert your eye from the needy, nor give a man occasion to curse you; (Ecclesiasticus 5, 5)
