Ecclesiasticus, 34

18. Tainted his gifts who offers in sacrifice ill-gotten goods! Mock presents from the lawless win not God's favor.

Versets liés à Ecclesiasticus, 34:

Ecclesiastical Chapter 34 deals with the importance of not putting confidence in false deities, the practice of virtue and justice, and to avoid pride and arrogance. Following are five verses related to these themes:

Proverbs 3:5-6: "Trust in the Lord of all your heart and do not support yourself in your own understanding; recognize the Lord in all your ways, and He will straighten your paths." This verse highlights the importance of trusting God rather than following our own desires and interests.

Psalm 33:4-5: "For the word of the Lord is straight and all His works are faithful. He loves justice and right; the earth is full of the goodness of the Lord." This verse emphasizes the importance of justice and righteousness, which are topics addressed in ecclesiastical 34.

Proverbs 16:18: "Pride precedes ruin, and arrogance precedes the fall." This verse warns against the danger of pride and arrogance, which is discussed in ecclesiastical 34.

1 Peter 3:10: "For anyone who wants to love life and seeing good days, reflecting the tongue of evil and preventing your lips from saying misleading." This verse highlights the importance of honest virtue and speech, which are important topics in ecclesiastical 34.

Psalm 40:4: "Blessed is the man who makes the Lord his confidence and who does not turn to the superb, nor to those who deviate to the lie." This verse highlights the importance of trusting God instead of getting involved with proud and lying people, which is a theme in ecclesiastical 34.