The Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach — Ecclesiasticus
capítulo 6
verso 1
Don’t become an enemy instead of a friend; for an evil name will inherit shame and reproach. So it is with the sinner who has a double tongue.
verso 2
Don’t exalt yourself in the counsel of your soul, that your soul not be torn in pieces like a bull.
verso 3
You will eat up your leaves, destroy your fruit, and leave yourself like a dry tree.
verso 4
A wicked soul will destroy him who has it, and will make him a laughing stock to his enemies.
verso 5
Sweet words will multiply a man’s friends. A gracious tongue will multiply courtesies.
verso 6
Let those that are at peace with you be many, but your advisers one of a thousand.
verso 7
If you want to gain a friend, get him in a time of testing, and don’t be in a hurry to trust him.
verso 8
For there is a friend just for an occasion. He won’t continue in the day of your affliction.
verso 9
And there is a friend who turns into an enemy. He will discover strife to your reproach.
verso 10
And there is a friend who is a companion at the table, but he won’t continue in the day of your affliction.
verso 11
In your prosperity he will be as yourself, and will be bold over your servants.
verso 12
If you are brought low, he will be against you, and will hide himself from your face.
verso 13
Separate yourself from your enemies, and beware of your friends.
verso 14
A faithful friend is a strong defense. He who has found him has found a treasure.
verso 15
There is nothing that can be taken in exchange for a faithful friend. His excellency is beyond price.
verso 16
A faithful friend is a life-saving medicine. Those who fear the Lord will find him.
verso 17
He who fears the Lord directs his friendship properly; for as he is, so is his neighbor also.
verso 18
My son, gather instruction from your youth up. Even when you have gray hair you will find wisdom.
verso 19
Come to her as one who plows and sows and wait for her good fruit; for your toil will be little in her cultivation, and you will soon eat of her fruit.
verso 20
How exceedingly harsh she is to the unlearned! He who is without understanding will not remain in her.
verso 21
She will rest upon him as a mighty stone of trial. He won’t hesitate to cast her from him.
verso 22
For wisdom is according to her name. She isn’t manifest to many.
verso 23
Give ear, my son, and accept my judgment. Don’t refuse my counsel.
verso 24
Bring your feet into her fetters, and your neck into her chain.
verso 25
Put your shoulder under her and bear her. Don’t be grieved with her bonds.
verso 26
Come to her with all your soul. Keep her ways with your whole power.
verso 27
Search and seek, and she will be made known to you. When you get hold of her, don’t let her go.
verso 28
For at the last you will find her rest; and she will be turned for you into gladness.
verso 29
Her fetters will be to you for a covering of strength, and her chains for a robe of glory.
verso 30
For there is a golden ornament upon her, and her bands are a purple cord.
verso 31
You shall put her on as a robe of glory, and shall put her on as a crown of rejoicing.
verso 32
My son, if you are willing, you will be instructed. If you will yield your soul, you will be prudent.
verso 33
If you love to hear, you will receive. If you incline your ear, you will be wise.
verso 34
Stand in the multitude of the elders. Attach yourself to whomever is wise.
verso 35
Be willing to listen to every godly discourse. Don’t let the proverbs of understanding escape you.
verso 36
If you see a man of understanding, get to him early. Let your foot wear out the steps of his doors.
verso 37
Let your mind dwell on the ordinances of the Lord and meditate continually on his commandments. He will establish your heart and your desire for wisdom will be given to you.
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