Ecclesiasticus, 14
20. Happy the man who meditates on wisdom, and reflects on knowledge;
20. Happy the man who meditates on wisdom, and reflects on knowledge;
Ecclesiastical chapter 14 talks about the importance of seeking wisdom and following the right way in life, avoiding temptation and sin. It also highlights the transience of life and the need to prepare for death. Below are five verses related to these themes:
Proverbs 4:7 - "Wisdom is the main thing; because wisdom, it employs everything you have in the acquisition of understanding." This verse highlights the importance of wisdom and knowledge, and reinforces the central idea of ecclesiastical chapter 14.
Psalm 39:4 - "Lord, make me know my end and what is the measure of my days, so that I know how fragile I am." This psalm reflects on the transience of life and the need to prepare for death, topics covered in ecclesiastical 14.
Proverbs 14:12 - "There is a way that man seems right, but his end is the ways of death." This proverb highlights the importance of choosing the right way in life and following wisdom, central ecclesiastical themes 14.
Psalm 90:12 - "Teach us to tell our days in such a way that we reach wise hearts." This psalm talks about the transience of life and the importance of seeking wisdom and understanding during life, topics also addressed in ecclesiastical 14.
Proverbs 16:25 - "There is a way that man seems right, but his end is the ways of death." This proverb emphasizes the importance of choosing the right way in life and following wisdom, and is related to the central theme of Ecclesiastical Chapter 14.
“É loucura fixar o olhar no que rapidamente passa”. São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina
