1 Such is the one who fears the Lord; whoever embraces the Law will obtain wisdom.
2 She will come out to meet him like a mother and greet him like a virgin bride;
3 she will feed him with the bread of understanding and give him the water of wisdom to drink.
4 He will rely on her and will not waver; he will lean on her and will not be let down.
5 Wisdom will make him greater than his friends and he will be able to speak in the full assembly.
6 He will be crowned with happiness and joy. He will inherit an everlasting name.
7 The fool will never possess her, and sinners will never set eyes on her.
8 She is far away from pride, and liars will know nothing of her.
9 Praise is not fitting on the lips of sinners since it does not come from the Lord.
10 Praise must come from the wise man; so the Lord himself inspires it.
11 Do not say, "It was God who made me sin." God does not cause what he hates.
12 Do not say, "He made me do wrong," for he has nothing to do with a sinner.
13 The Lord hates all evil and those who fear him hate it as well.
14 When he created man in the beginning, he left him free to make his own decisions.
15 If you wish, you can keep the commandments and it is in your power to remain faithful.
16 He has set fire and water before you; you stretch out your hand to whichever you prefer.
17 Life and death are set before man: whichever a man prefers will be given him.
18 How magnificent is the wisdom of the Lord! He is powerful and all-seeing.
19 His eyes are on those who fear him. He knows all the works of man.
20 He has commanded no one to be godless and has given no one permission to sin.
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Chapter 15 of the Ecclesiastical Book deals with the choice between wisdom and foolishness, emphasizing the importance of following the ways of the Lord. The following verses address related issues, such as freedom of choice, the role of wisdom and the need to live a fair life.
Proverbs 3:13-14: "Happy is the man who finds wisdom, and the man who acquires understanding; for his merchandise is better than the silver merchandise, and his income than thin gold." This verse highlights the importance of wisdom, stating that those who seek it are more successful than those who seek material riches.
Joshua 24:15: "But if it seems to you harmful to the Lord, I chose today to those who serve, if to the gods whom they served your parents, who were beyond the river, or to the gods of the Amorites, in whose habitals; And my house will serve the Lord. " This verse emphasizes freedom of choice, but also highlights the importance of serving the Lord.
Proverbs 10:27: "The fear of the Lord extends the days; but the years of the wicked will be abbreviated." This verse talks about the importance of the Lord's fear and how it can affect the duration of a person's life.
1 John 3:7: "Little children, do not be fooled by anyone; he who practices justice is righteous, just as he is righteous." This verse emphasizes the importance of living a just life and following the ways of the Lord.
Psalm 37:23-24: "The footsteps of a good man are confirmed by the Lord, and he delights in his way. Although falling, he will not be prostrate, for the Lord sustains him with his hand." This verse talks about how the Lord protects those who follow their ways, even when they face difficulties.
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