1 He that feareth the Lord will do good, and he that hath the knowledge of the law shall obtain her.
2 And as a mother shall she meet him, and receive him as a wife married of a virgin.
3 With the bread of understanding shall she feed him, and give him the water of wisdom to drink.
4 He shall be stayed upon her, and shall not be moved; and shall rely upon her, and shall not be confounded.
5 She shall exalt him above his neighbours, and in the midst of the congregation shall she open his mouth.
6 He shall find joy and a crown of gladness, and she shall cause him to inherit an everlasting name.
7 But foolish men shall not attain unto her, and sinners shall not see her.
8 For she is far from pride, and men that are liars cannot remember her.
9 Praise is not seemly in the mouth of a sinner, for it was not sent him of the Lord.
10 For praise shall be uttered in wisdom, and the Lord will prosper it.
11 Say not thou, It is through the Lord that I fell away: for thou oughtest not to do the things that he hateth.
12 Say not thou, He hath caused me to err: for he hath no need of the sinful man.
13 The Lord hateth all abomination; and they that fear God love it not.
14 He himself made man from the beginning, and left him in the hand of his counsel;
15 If thou wilt, to keep the commandments, and to perform acceptable faithfulness.
16 He hath set fire and water before thee: stretch forth thy hand unto whether thou wilt.
17 Before man is life and death; and whether him liketh shall be given him.
18 For the wisdom of the Lord is great, and he is mighty in power, and beholdeth all things:
19 And his eyes are upon them that fear him, and he knoweth every work of man.
20 He hath commanded no man to do wickedly, neither hath he given any man licence to sin.
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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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