Ecclesiasticus, 37
1. Every friend declares his friendship, but there are friends who are friends in name only.
1. Every friend declares his friendship, but there are friends who are friends in name only.
Chapter 37 of Ecclesiastical addresses mainly the importance of the friendship and council of wise people. The author highlights the need to carefully choose our friends and seek wise advice when we are facing life difficulties. Following are five verses related to these themes:
Proverbs 13:20: "Walks with the wise and you will become wise; but the companion of the fools suffer distress." This verse highlights the importance of choosing our friends wisely, as this can influence our own behavior and attitudes.
Proverbs 11:14: "Where there is no counsel failing the projects, but with the multitude of counselors they are realized." This verse emphasizes the importance of seeking wise people advice when we are making important decisions in life.
Proverbs 27:9: "The olive oil and the perfume rejoice in the heart; so is the friend's sweet advice." This verse highlights the value of a friend who can offer sincere and comforting advice at difficult times.
Proverbs 22:24-25: "Do not associate you with the choleric man, nor Andes with the violent man; so that he does not learn his paths, and take a bond to your soul." This verse highlights the importance of choosing friends who have a good character and behavior, and to avoid those who are choleric or violent.
Proverbs 18:24: "The man who has many friends can congratulate, but there is a more come friend than a brother." This verse emphasizes the importance of friendship and proximity between friends, which can be even more important than blood ties.
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