The Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach — Ecclesiasticus
capítulo 32
verso 1
Have they made you ruler of a feast? Don’t be lifted up. Be among them as one of them. Take care of them first, and then sit down.
verso 2
And when you have done all your duties, take your place, that you may be gladdened on their account, and receive a wreath for your good service.
verso 3
Speak, you who are older, for it’s your right, but with sound knowledge; and don’t interrupt the music.
verso 4
Don’t pour out talk where there is a performance of music. Don’t display your wisdom at the wrong time.
verso 5
As a ruby signet in a setting of gold, so is a music concert at a wine banquet.
verso 6
As an emerald signet in a work of gold, so is musical melody with pleasant wine.
verso 7
Speak, young man, if you are obliged to, but no more than twice, and only if asked.
verso 8
Sum up your speech, many things in few words. Be as one who knows and yet holds his tongue.
verso 9
When among great men, don’t behave as their equal. When another is speaking, don’t babble.
verso 10
Lightning speeds before thunder. Approval goes before one who is modest.
verso 11
Rise up in good time, and don’t be last. Go home quickly and don’t loiter
verso 12
Amuse yourself there and do what is in your heart. Don’t sin by proud speech.
verso 13
For these things bless your Maker, who gives you to drink freely of his good things.
verso 14
He who fears the Lord will receive discipline. Those who seek him early will find favor.
verso 15
He who seeks the law shall be filled with it, but the hypocrite will stumble at it.
verso 16
Those who fear the Lord will find true judgment, and will kindle righteous acts like a light.
verso 17
A sinful man shuns reproof, and will find a judgment according to his will.
verso 18
A sensible person won’t neglect a thought. An insolent and proud man won’t crouch in fear, even after he has done a thing by himself without counsel.
verso 19
Do nothing without counsel, but when you have acted, don’t regret it.
verso 20
Don’t go in a way of conflict. Don’t stumble in stony places.
verso 21
Don’t be overconfident on a smooth road.
verso 23
In every work guard your own soul, for this is the keeping of the commandments.
verso 24
He who believes the law gives heed to the commandment. He who trusts in the Lord will suffer no loss.
Libros
