Ecclesiasticus, 39
24. His ways are as smooth for the devout, as they are full of obstacles for the wicked.
24. His ways are as smooth for the devout, as they are full of obstacles for the wicked.
Ecclesiastical 39 is a chapter that extols the wisdom of God and talks about the greatness of his works. In it, it is highlighted the importance of seeking divine wisdom and glorifying the Lord through his works. Below are five verses related to the topics covered in this chapter:
Psalm 111:10: "The fear of the Lord is the principle of wisdom; all who fulfill their precepts reveal common sense. He will be praised forever." This verse highlights the importance of fearing God and obeying His precepts as a way of acquiring wisdom and discernment.
Job 28:28: "And he said to man, 'The fear of the Lord is wisdom; the departure from evil is understanding." Here it is again emphasized the importance of fear of God as the basis for wisdom, but the role of moving away from evil is also mentioned.
Proverbs 2:6-7: "For the Lord gives wisdom; of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding. He reserves wise to the righteous, is a shield for those who walk with integrity." These verses point out that wisdom comes from God and that it is a protection for those who live with integrity.
Psalm 104:24: "How many are your works, Lord! You have done them all with wisdom; the earth is full of beings you created." In this verse, the greatness of the works of God and the wisdom with which they were made is emphasized.
Proverbs 3:19: "The Lord with wisdom founded the earth; with understanding he established the heavens." Here it is stressed that God used His wisdom to create the earth and establish heaven. This reinforces the idea that wisdom comes from God and that it is important to seek it to understand the grandeur of his works.
“O amor e o temor devem sempre andar juntos. O temor sem amor torna-se covardia. São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina