Ecclesiasticus, 3

15. And if his understanding fail, have patience with him, and despise him not when thou art in thy strength: for the relieving of the father shall not be for- gotten.

Verses related to Ecclesiasticus, 3:

Ecclesiastical 3 addresses the theme of family and social relations, extolling the wisdom that should guide the conduct of individuals in their relationships. The selected verses are:

Proverbs 15:33: "The fear of the Lord is the teaching of wisdom, and humility precedes honor." This verse emphasizes the importance of fear of God and humility for the acquisition of wisdom, one of the main virtues exalted in ecclesiastical 3.

Proverbs 22:6: "Instruct the child according to the goals you have for her, and even over the years will not deviate from them." This verse highlights the responsibility of parents in the formation of children, a theme that is treated in ecclesiastical details 3.

Proverbs 20:11: "Even a child shows what is right for what he does, the way he acts if his conduct is pure and correct." This verse points out that people's conduct can reveal their wisdom or foolishness, one of the central ideas in ecclesiastical 3.

Proverbs 10:1: "Son wise happy the Father; Son Foolish saddens the mother." This verse highlights the joy and sadness that children can cause their parents according to their conduct, a recurring theme in ecclesiastical 3.

Proverbs 18:24: "There are friends who lead to ruin, and there are friends closer than a brother." This verse points to the importance of social relationships, a theme that is treated at various times in ecclesiastical 3, especially with regard to the way individuals should relate to their families and friends.