1 Do not set your heart on your wealth, nor say, "I have enough."
2 Do not follow your inclination and strength, walking according to the desires of your heart.
3 Do not say, "Who will have power over me?" for the Lord will surely punish you.
4 Do not say, "I sinned, and what happened to me?" for the Lord is slow to anger.
5 Do not be so confident of atonement that you add sin to sin.
6 Do not say, "His mercy is great, he will forgive the multitude of my sins," for both mercy and wrath are with him, and his anger rests on sinners.
7 Do not delay to turn to the Lord, nor postpone it from day to day; for suddenly the wrath of the Lord will go forth, and at the time of punishment you will perish.
8 Do not depend on dishonest wealth, for it will not benefit you in the day of calamity.
9 Do not winnow with every wind, nor follow every path: the double-tongued sinner does that.
10 Be steadfast in your understanding, and let your speech be consistent.
11 Be quick to hear, and be deliberate in answering.
12 If you have understanding, answer your neighbor; but if not, put your hand on your mouth.
13 Glory and dishonor come from speaking, and a man's tongue is his downfall.
14 Do not be called a slanderer, and do not lie in ambush with your tongue; for shame comes to the thief, and severe condemnation to the double-tongued.
15 In great and small matters do not act amiss,
Versículos relacionados com Ecclesiasticus, 6:
Ecclesiastical 6 talks about the importance of having true friends and wisdom in choosing friendships well. It also emphasizes the need to be humble and learn from the wisest. Below are five verses related to these themes:
Proverbs 17:17: "At all times the friend loves and in anguish the brother is made" This verse highlights the importance of true friendship, which remains present at all times, including the most difficult.
Proverbs 27:17: "How iron with iron sharpening, so man sharps his friend's face." This verse emphasizes the importance of friendship in the pursuit of wisdom and personal growth. True friends help us improve us and be better.
Ecclesiastical 6:14: "A faithful friend is a powerful protection: Whoever found him has discovered a treasure." This verse highlights the invaluable value of having true and loyal friends, who are a source of support and protection in our lives.
Proverbs 22:24-25: "Do not associate with the iracundo man or Andes with the choleric, so that he does not learn his paths and take a bond to your soul." This verse warns of the importance of choosing our friendships well, avoiding people who can negatively influence us.
Ecclesiastical 6:36: "If you want to acquire wisdom, love justice, and the Lord will give you a wise understanding." This verse highlights the importance of humility in our search for wisdom. To learn and grow, we need to be humble and seek justice and truth.
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