Ecclesiasticus, 9
15. Let thy talk be with the wise, and all thy communication in the law of the most High.
15. Let thy talk be with the wise, and all thy communication in the law of the most High.
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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