1 Blessed is the man who does not blunder with his lips and need not suffer grief for sin.
2 Blessed is he whose heart does not condemn him, and who has not given up his hope.
3 Riches are not seemly for a stingy man; and of what use is property to an envious man?
4 Whoever accumulates by depriving himself, accumulates for others; and others will live in luxury on his goods.
5 If a man is mean to himself, to whom will he be generous? He will not enjoy his own riches.
6 No one is meaner than the man who is grudging to himself, and this is the retribution for his baseness;
7 even if he does good, he does it unintentionally, and betrays his baseness in the end.
8 Evil is the man with a grudging eye; he averts his face and disregards people.
9 A greedy man's eye is not satisfied with a portion, and mean injustice withers the soul.
10 A stingy man's eye begrudges bread, and it is lacking at his table.
11 My son, treat yourself well, according to your means, and present worthy offerings to the Lord.
12 Remember that death will not delay, and the decree of Hades has not been shown to you.
13 Do good to a friend before you die, and reach out and give to him as much as you can.
14 Do not deprive yourself of a happy day; let not your share of desired good pass by you.
15 Will you not leave the fruit of your labors to another, and what you acquired by toil to be divided by lot?
16 Give, and take, and beguile yourself, because in Hades one cannot look for luxury.
17 All living beings become old like a garment, for the decree from of old is, "You must surely die!"
18 Like flourishing leaves on a spreading tree which sheds some and puts forth others, so are the generations of flesh and blood: one dies and another is born.
19 Every product decays and ceases to exist, and the man who made it will pass away with it.
20 Blessed is the man who meditates on wisdom and who reasons intelligently.
21 He who reflects in his mind on her ways will also ponder her secrets.
22 Pursue wisdom like a hunter, and lie in wait on her paths.
23 He who peers through her windows will also listen at her doors;
24 he who encamps near her house will also fasten his tent peg to her walls;
25 he will pitch his tent near her, and will lodge in an excellent lodging place;
26 he will place his children under her shelter, and will camp under her boughs;
27 he will be sheltered by her from the heat, and will dwell in the midst of her glory.
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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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