Ecclesiasticus, 7

25. Marry a daughter off, and you have finished a great work; but give her to a man of sense.

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Ecclesiastical 7 contains a series of practical and moral advice on how to live a just and virtuous life, including the importance of having fear of God, avoiding pride and envy, and seeking wisdom. Below are five verses related to these themes:

Proverbs 22:4: "The reward of humility and the fear of the Lord is wealth, honor and life." This verse highlights the importance of fear of God and humility, which are topics addressed in ecclesiastical 7.

James 3:13: "Who among you is wise and intelligent? Show in meekness of conduct your works in wisdom." This verse encourages people to demonstrate wisdom through their actions and behavior.

Proverbs 27:4: "Furor is cruel, anger is like a flood, but who is able to resist envy?" This verse warns against envy, a theme addressed in ecclesiastical 7.

Proverbs 3:5-6: "Trust in the Lord of all your heart and do not support yourself in your own understanding; in all your ways, recognize it, and He will straighten your paths." This verse highlights the importance of trusting God and seeking his orientation in every aspect of life.

Proverbs 4:7: "Wisdom is the main thing, therefore acquires wisdom, it employs everything you have in the acquisition of understanding." This verse encourages the search for wisdom, a central ecclesiastical theme 7.