1 He who lives for ever created the whole universe;
2 the Lord alone will be declared righteous.
4 To none has he given power to proclaim his works; and who can search out his mighty deeds?
5 Who can measure his majestic power? And who can fully recount his mercies?
6 It is not possible to diminish or increase them, nor is it possible to trace the wonders of the Lord.
7 When a man has finished, he is just beginning, and when he stops, he will be at a loss.
8 What is man, and of what use is he? What is his good and what is his evil?
9 The number of a man's days is great if he reaches a hundred years.
10 Like a drop of water from the sea and a grain of sand so are a few years in the day of eternity.
11 Therefore the Lord is patient with them and pours out his mercy upon them.
12 He sees and recognizes that their end will be evil; therefore he grants them forgiveness in abundance.
13 The compassion of man is for his neighbor, but the compassion of the Lord is for all living beings. He rebukes and trains and teaches them, and turns them back, as a shepherd his flock.
14 He has compassion on those who accept his discipline and who are eager for his judgments.
15 My son, do not mix reproach with your good deeds, nor cause grief by your words when you present a gift.
16 Does not the dew assuage the scorching heat? So a word is better than a gift.
17 Indeed, does not a word surpass a good gift? Both are to be found in a gracious man.
18 A fool is ungracious and abusive, and the gift of a grudging man makes the eyes dim.
19 Before you speak, learn, and before you fall ill, take care of your health.
20 Before judgment, examine yourself, and in the hour of visitation you will find forgiveness.
21 Before falling ill, humble yourself, and when you are on the point of sinning, turn back.
22 Let nothing hinder you from paying a vow promptly, and do not wait until death to be released from it.
23 Before making a vow, prepare yourself; and do not be like a man who tempts the Lord.
24 Think of his wrath on the day of death, and of the moment of vengeance when he turns away his face.
25 In the time of plenty think of the time of hunger; in the days of wealth think of poverty and need.
26 From morning to evening conditions change, and all things move swiftly before the Lord.
27 A wise man is cautious in everything, and in days of sin he guards against wrongdoing.
28 Every intelligent man knows wisdom, and he praises the one who finds her.
29 Those who understand sayings become skilled themselves, and pour forth apt proverbs.
30 Do not follow your base desires, but restrain your appetites.
31 If you allow your soul to take pleasure in base desire, it will make you the laughingstock of your enemies.
32 Do not revel in great luxury, lest you become impoverished by its expense.
33 Do not become a beggar by feasting with borrowed money, when you have nothing in your purse.
Versículos relacionados com Ecclesiasticus, 19:
Ecclesiastical chapter 19 addresses various topics related to wisdom and proper conduct. Among the issues dealt with are the importance of choosing the right friendships, avoiding gossip and seeking knowledge. Moreover, the chapter also emphasizes the importance of being grateful and recognizing God as a source of all wisdom.
Proverbs 17:17: "In all the time loves the friend and in anguish the brother is made" This verse highlights the importance of true friendship, the theme addressed in ecclesiastical 19.
Proverbs 20:19: "The gossip reveals the secret; so do not stand with what flatters with his lips." This verse addresses the theme of gossip, which is discouraged in ecclesiastical 19.
Proverbs 1:7: "The fear of the Lord is the principle of knowledge; the madmen despise wisdom and instruction." The search for knowledge and wisdom is one of the topics addressed in Ecclesiastical 19.
Proverbs 15:16: "It is better with little with the fear of the Lord than a great treasure where there is restlessness." This verse highlights the importance of being grateful and valuing what you have, a theme present in ecclesiastical 19.
Proverbs 14:16: "The wise fears and deviates from evil, but the fool is crushed and is insured." This verse highlights the importance of avoiding evil and following proper conduct, a theme present in ecclesiastical 19.
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