1 Death! What a bitter thought for someone who lives happily among his possessions, a prosperous and successful man who is still able to enjoy his food!
2 Your sentence, Death, is welcome to a needy person whose strength is failing, who is old, worn out, and full of worries; to one who is angry and without hope!
3 Do not be afraid of Death's sentence; think of those who have gone before you and those who will follow.
4 The Lord has decreed it for every living creature; why should you rebel against the good pleasure of the Most High? Whether you live for ten, a hundred or a thousand years, no one in the netherworld is concerned.
5 Abominable people, such are the children of sinners who gather in the houses of the ungodly.
6 The inheritance of the sons of sinners will perish; their prosperity will be a lasting reproach.
7 An ungodly father will be insulted by his children, for they hold him responsible for their disgrace.
8 Woe to you, wicked people who have forsaken the law of the Most High!
9 At birth you are born to be cursed and you will be cursed at death.
10 All that comes from the earth returns to the earth, and the ungodly go from curse to ruin.
11 People grieve because their bodies will perish, but even the evil names of sinners will be blotted out.
12 Have regard for your reputation, for it will live on, of greater value than a thousand hoards of gold.
13 Few perhaps are the days of the just man's life but an honored name endures forever.
14 My children, keep my teaching and live in peace. Of what use is hidden wisdom and unseen treasure?
15 It is better for a man to hide his foolishness than to hide his wisdom.
16 Therefore, feel shame according to what I say. It is not always fitting to feel shame, but this is not understood by everyone.
17 Be ashamed of licentiousness before your father and mother, and of a lie before a ruler or an important person.
18 Be ashamed of criminal behavior before a judge, and of iniquity before an assembly of people.
19 Feel ashamed of dishonesty before your partner or friend, and of a theft in the place where you live.
20 Be ashamed before the truth of God and his covenant. Be ashamed of keeping the loaves for yourself,
21 of being unable to give and to receive, of not returning a greeting,
22 of staring at a prostitute, of rejecting a compatriot,
23 of depriving someone of what is his, of gazing at another man's wife,
24 of being too familiar with your maidservant - keep away from her bed!
25 of insulting words to a friend - do not follow up a gift with a reproach!
26 of repeating what you have heard and betraying secrets.
27 On these occasions feel genuine shame and you will be respected by all.
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Ecclesiastical 41 deals with human mortality and the need for preparation for death. The chapter warns of the inevitability of death and urges readers to consider their own mortality and to prepare for death after death. The verses selected below address topics such as the brevity of life, wisdom and prudence necessary to prepare for death, and the importance of seeking God's mercy.
Job 14:5: "Since your days are already marked, with you is the number of your months; you have given you boundaries and borders, and it will not pass them." This verse talks about the brevity of human life and how God has power over the duration of our lives.
Proverbs 22:3: "Prudent perceives danger and seeking refuge; the inexperienced follows and suffers the consequences." This verse talks about the importance of wisdom and prudence to prepare for death and avoid suffering.
Luke 12:20: "But God said unto you, Crazy! Tonight, your life will be required to you. So who will you have what you prepared?" This verse talks about the uncertainty of life and the importance of preparing for death before it is too late.
Psalm 90:12: "Teach us to tell our days, that we may reach wise heart." This verse talks about the importance of valuing the time we have on earth and preparing ourselves for life after death.
Ecclesiastes 7:1: "Better fame is better than the best ointment, and the day of death than the day of birth." This verse talks about the importance of preparing for death and having a good reputation, which will last beyond our earthly life.
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