1 He who fears the LORD will do this; he who is practiced in the law will come to wisdom.
2 Motherlike she will meet him, like a young bride she will embrace him,
3 Nourish him with the bread of understanding, and give him the water of learning to drink.
4 He will lean upon her and not fall, he will trust in her and not be put to shame.
5 She will exalt him above his fellows; in the assembly she will make him eloquent.
6 Joy and gladness he will find, an everlasting name inherit.
7 Worthless men will not attain to her, haughty men will not behold her.
8 Far from the impious is she, not to be spoken of by liars.
9 Unseemly is praise on a sinner's lips, for it is not accorded to him by God.
10 But praise is offered by the wise man's tongue; its rightful steward will proclaim it.
11 Say not: "It was God's doing that I fell away"; for what he hates he does not do.
12 Say not: "It was he who set me astray"; for he has no need of wicked man.
13 Abominable wickedness the LORD hates, he does not let it befall those who fear him.
14 When God, in the beginning, created man, he made him subject to his own free choice.
15 If you choose you can keep the commandments; it is loyalty to do his will.
16 There are set before you fire and water; to whichever you choose, stretch forth your hand.
17 Before man are life and death, whichever he chooses shall be given him.
18 Immense is the wisdom of the LORD; he is mighty in power, and all-seeing.
19 The eyes of God see all he has made; he understands man's every deed.
20 No man does he command to sin, to none does he give strength for lies.
Versículos relacionados com Ecclesiasticus, 15:
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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