The Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach — Ecclesiasticus
capítulo 16
verso 1
Don’t desire a multitude of unprofitable children, neither delight in ungodly sons.
verso 2
If they multiply, don’t delight in them unless the fear of the Lord is in them.
verso 3
Don’t trust in their life. Don’t rely on their numbers; for one can be better than a thousand, and to die childless than to have ungodly children.
verso 4
For from one who has understanding, a city will be populated, but a race of wicked men will be made desolate.
verso 5
I have seen many such things with my eyes. My ear has heard mightier things than these.
verso 6
In a congregation of sinners, a fire will be kindled. In a disobedient nation, wrath is kindled.
verso 7
He was not pacified toward the giants of old time, who revolted in their strength.
verso 8
He didn’t spare Lot’s neighbors, whom he abhorred for their pride.
verso 9
He didn’t pity the people of perdition who were taken away in their sins,
verso 10
or in like manner, the six hundred thousand footmen who were gathered together in the hardness of their hearts.
verso 11
Even if there is one stiff-necked person, it is a marvel if he will be unpunished; for mercy and wrath are both with him who is mighty to forgive, and he pours out wrath.
verso 12
As his mercy is great, so is his correction also. He judges a man according to his works.
verso 13
The sinner will not escape with plunder. The perseverance of the godly will not be frustrated.
verso 14
He will make room for every work of mercy. Each man will receive according to his works.
verso 15
Don’t say, “I will be hidden from the Lord,” and “Who will remember me from on high?” I will not be known among so many people, for what is my soul in a boundless creation?
verso 16
Behold, the heaven, the heaven of heavens, the deep, and the earth, will be moved when he visits.
verso 17
The mountains and the foundations of the earth together are shaken with trembling when he looks at them.
verso 18
No heart will think about these things. Who could comprehend his ways?
verso 19
Like a tempest which no man can see, so, the majority of his works are hidden.
verso 20
Who will declare his works of righteousness? Who will wait for them? For his covenant is afar off.
verso 21
He who is lacking in understanding thinks about these things. An unwise and erring man thinks foolishly.
verso 22
My son, listen to me, learn knowledge, and heed my words with your heart.
verso 23
I will impart instruction with precision, and declare knowledge exactly.
verso 24
In the judgment of the Lord are his works from the beginning. From the making of them he determined their boundaries.
verso 25
He arranged his works for all time, and their beginnings to their generations. They aren’t hungry or weary, and they don’t cease from their works.
verso 26
No one pushes aside his neighbor. They will never disobey his word.
verso 27
After this also the Lord looked at the earth and filled it with his blessings.
verso 28
All manner of living things covered its surface, and they return into it.
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