Eclesiástico (Sirácida) · Revised Version (con apócrifos)
Eclesiástico (Sirácida) 18 Revised Version (con apócrifos)
1 He that liveth for ever created all things in common.
1 He who lives forever created the whole universe.
2 The Lord alone shall be justified.
2 The Lord alone is just.
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3 No está en esta traducción
4 To none hath he given power to declare his works: And who shall trace out his mighty deeds?
4 He has given power to declare his works to no one. Who could trace out his mighty deeds?
5 Who shall number the strength of his majesty? And who shall also tell out his mercies?
5 Who could measure the strength of his majesty? Who could also proclaim his mercies?
6 As for the wondrous works of the Lord, it is not possible to take from them nor add to them, Neither is it possible to track them out.
6 As for the wondrous works of the Lord, it is not possible to take from them nor add to them, neither is it possible to explore them.
7 When a man hath finished, then he is but at the beginning; And when he ceaseth, then shall he be in perplexity.
7 When a man has finished, then he is just at the beginning. When he stops, then he will be perplexed.
8 What is man, and whereto serveth he? What is his good, and what is his evil?
8 What is mankind, and what purpose do they serve? What is their good, and what is their evil?
9 The number of man’s days at the most are a hundred years.
9 The number of man’s days at the most are a hundred years.
10 As a drop of water from the sea, and a pebble from the sand; So are a few years in the day of eternity.
10 As a drop of water from the sea, and a pebble from the sand, so are a few years in the day of eternity.
11 For this cause the Lord was longsuffering over them, And poured out his mercy upon them.
11 For this cause the Lord was patient over them, and poured out his mercy upon them.
12 He saw and perceived their end, that it is evil; Therefore he multiplied his forgiveness.
12 He saw and perceived their end, that it is evil. Therefore he multiplied his forgiveness.
13 The mercy of a man is upon his neighbour; But the mercy of the Lord is upon all flesh; Reproving, and chastening, and teaching, And bringing again, as a shepherd doth his flock.
13 The mercy of a man is on his neighbor; but the mercy of the Lord is on all flesh: reproving, chastening, teaching, and bringing back, as a shepherd does his flock.
14 He hath mercy on them that accept chastening, And that diligently seek after his judgements.
14 He has mercy on those who accept chastening, and that diligently seek after his judgments.
15 My son, to thy good deeds add no blemish; And no grief of words in any of thy giving.
15 My son, don’t add reproach to your good deeds, and no harsh words in any of your giving.
16 Shall not the dew assuage the scorching heat? So is a word better than a gift.
16 Doesn’t the dew relieve the scorching heat? So a word is better than a gift.
17 Lo, is not a word better than a gift? And both are with a gracious man.
17 Behold, isn’t a word better than a gift? Both are with a gracious person.
18 A fool will upbrade ungraciously; And the gift of an envious man consumeth the eyes.
18 A fool is ungracious and abusive. The gift of a grudging person consumes the eyes.
19 Learn before thou speak; And have a care of thy health or ever thou be sick.
19 Learn before you speak. Take care of your health before you get sick.
20 Before judgement examine thyself; And in the hour of visitation thou shalt find forgiveness.
20 Before judgment, examine yourself, and in the hour of scrutiny you will find forgiveness.
21 Humble thyself before thou be sick; And in the time of sins shew repentance.
21 Humble yourself before you get sick. In the time of sins, repent.
22 Let nothing hinder thee to pay thy vow in due time; And wait not until death to be justified.
22 Let nothing hinder you to pay your vow in due time. Don’t wait until death to be released.
23 Before thou makest a vow, prepare thyself; And be not as a man that tempteth the Lord.
23 Before you make a vow, prepare yourself. Don’t be like a man who tests the Lord.
24 Think upon the wrath [that shall be ] in the days of the end, And the time of vengeance, when he turneth away his face.
24 Think about the wrath coming in the days of the end, and the time of vengeance, when he turns away his face.
25 In the days of fulness remember the time of hunger, [And ] poverty and want in the days of wealth.
25 In the days of fullness remember the time of hunger. Remember poverty and lack in the days of wealth.
26 From morning until evening the time changeth; And all things are speedy before the Lord.
26 From morning until evening, the time changes. All things are speedy before the Lord.
27 A wise man will fear in everything; And in days of sinning he will beware of offence.
27 A wise man is cautious in everything. In days of sinning, he will beware of offense.
28 Every man of understanding knoweth wisdom; And he will give thanks unto him that found her.
28 Every man of understanding knows wisdom. He will give thanks to him who found her.
29 They that were of understanding in sayings became also wise themselves, And poured forth apt proverbs.
29 They who were of understanding in sayings also became wise themselves, and poured out apt proverbs.
30 Go not after thy lusts; And refrain thyself from thine appetites.
30 Don’t go after your lusts. Restrain your appetites.
31 If thou give fully to thy soul the delight of her desire, She will make thee the laughingstock of thine enemies.
31 If you give fully to your soul the delight of her desire, she will make you the laughing stock of your enemies.
32 Make not merry in much luxury; Neither be tied to the expense thereof.
32 Don’t make merry in much luxury, and don’t be tied to its expense.
33 Be not made a beggar by banqueting upon borrowing, When thou hast nothing in thy purse.
33 Don’t be made a beggar by banqueting with borrowed money when you have nothing in your purse.
Lo que dijeron los Padres
Pasajes de los Padres de la Iglesia que comentan o citan este capítulo, tal como aparecen en la edición de Schaff (traducciones inglesas del siglo XIX, de dominio público). Los textos están en inglés.
Cómo se eligieron
«Comentario» es el comienzo de una homilía o exposición sobre este capítulo (homilías de san Juan Crisóstomo; tratados, sermones y comentarios a los Salmos de san Agustín). «Cita» es una frase en la que las notas de la propia edición identifican la cita de un versículo de este capítulo; solo se conserva si el texto coincide con el versículo. Solo se usan obras de autoría segura. Los Salmos siguen la numeración hebrea (Agustín usa la de los Setenta: su Salmo 50 es aquí el 51).
I heard another voice of Thine, "Go not after thy lusts, but refrain thyself from thine appetites." And by Thy favour have I heard this saying likewise, which I have much delighted in, "Neither if we eat, are we the better; neither if we eat not, are we the worse;" which is to say, that neither shall the one make …
Leer en contexto · Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, series 1, vol. 1 (1886)
"For a word," it is said, "is better than a gift." Dost thou not consider that thou art thrusting the sword into thyself, and art receiving a more grievous wound, when he, being reviled, silently withdraws, with groans and many tears?
Leer en contexto · Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, series 1, vol. 10 (1888)
"For a word is a better thing than a gift," and "answer the poor man peaceably with meekness." And all the rest of thy time too adorn it with the rehearsing of the laws of God; "Yea, let all thy communication be in the law of the Most High." Having thus adorned ourselves, let us come to our King, and …
Leer en contexto · Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, series 1, vol. 10 (1888)
"Go not," it is said, "after thy lusts, and refrain thyself from thine appetites." And, touching an harlot again, it is said in opposition to this proverb, "Give not heed to a bad woman: for honey droppeth from the lips of a woman that is an harlot, which, for a season, is luscious unto thy throat; but afterwards thou shalt …
Leer en contexto · Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, series 1, vol. 10 (1888)