Iesu Filii Sirach 3
Clementine Vulgate, 1598Translation
Clementine Vulgate, 1598
King James Version with Apocrypha
1[Filii sapientiæ ecclesia justorum, et natio illorum obedientia et dilectio.
1Hear me your father, O children, and do thereafter, that ye may be safe.
2Judicium patris audite, filii, et sic facite, ut salvi sitis.
2For the Lord hath given the father honour over the children, and hath confirmed the authority of the mother over the sons.
3Deus enim honoravit patrem in filiis: et judicium matris exquirens, firmavit in filios.
3Whoso honoureth his father maketh an atonement for his sins:
4Qui diligit Deum exorabit pro peccatis, et continebit se ab illis, et in oratione dierum exaudietur.
4And he that honoureth his mother is as one that layeth up treasure.
5Et sicut qui thesaurizat, ita et qui honorificat matrem suam.
5Whoso honoureth his father shall have joy of his own children; and when he maketh his prayer, he shall be heard.
6Qui honorat patrem suum jucundabitur in filiis, et in die orationis suæ exaudietur.
6He that honoureth his father shall have a long life; and he that is obedient unto the Lord shall be a comfort to his mother.
7Qui honorat patrem suum vita vivet longiore, et qui obedit patri refrigerabit matrem.
7He that feareth the Lord will honour his father, and will do service unto his parents, as to his masters.
8Qui timet Dominum honorat parentes, et quasi dominis serviet his qui se genuerunt.
8Honour thy father and mother both in word and deed, that a blessing may come upon thee from them.
9In opere, et sermone, et omni patientia, honora patrem tuum,
9For the blessing of the father establisheth the houses of children; but the curse of the mother rooteth out foundations.
10ut superveniat tibi benedictio ab eo, et benedictio illius in novissimo maneat.
10Glory not in the dishonour of thy father; for thy father’s dishonour is no glory unto thee.
11Benedictio patris firmat domos filiorum: maledictio autem matris eradicat fundamenta.
11For the glory of a man is from the honour of his father; and a mother in dishonour is a reproach to the children.
12Ne glorieris in contumelia patris tui: non enim est tibi gloria ejus confusio.
12My son, help thy father in his age, and grieve him not as long as he liveth.
13Gloria enim hominis ex honore patris sui, et dedecus filii pater sine honore.
13And if his understanding fail, have patience with him; and despise him not when thou art in thy full strength.
14Fili, suscipe senectam patris tui, et non contristes eum in vita illius:
14For the relieving of thy father shall not be forgotten: and instead of sins it shall be added to build thee up.
15et si defecerit sensu, veniam da, et ne spernas eum in virtute tua: eleemosyna enim patris non erit in oblivione.
15In the day of thine affliction it shall be remembered; thy sins also shall melt away, as the ice in the fair warm weather.
16Nam pro peccato matris restituetur tibi bonum:
16He that forsaketh his father is as a blasphemer; and he that angereth his mother is cursed: of God.
17et in justitia ædificabitur tibi, et in die tribulationis commemorabitur tui, et sicut in sereno glacies, solventur peccata tua.
17My son, go on with thy business in meekness; so shalt thou be beloved of him that is approved.
18Quam malæ famæ est qui derelinquit patrem, et est maledictus a Deo qui exasperat matrem !]
18The greater thou art, the more humble thyself, and thou shalt find favour before the Lord.
19[Fili, in mansuetudine opera tua perfice, et super hominum gloriam diligeris.
19Many are in high place, and of renown: but mysteries are revealed unto the meek.
20Quanto magnus es, humilia te in omnibus, et coram Deo invenies gratiam:
20For the power of the Lord is great, and he is honoured of the lowly.
21quoniam magna potentia Dei solius, et ab humilibus honoratur.
21Seek not out things that are too hard for thee, neither search the things that are above thy strength.
22Altiora te ne quæsieris, et fortiora te ne scrutatus fueris: sed quæ præcepit tibi Deus, illa cogita semper, et in pluribus operibus ejus ne fueris curiosus.
22But what is commanded thee, think thereupon with reverence, for it is not needful for thee to see with thine eyes the things that are in secret.
23Non est enim tibi necessarium ea, quæ abscondita sunt, videre oculis tuis.
23Be not curious in unnecessary matters: for more things are shewed unto thee than men understand.
24In supervacuis rebus noli scrutari multipliciter, et in pluribus operibus ejus non eris curiosus.
24For many are deceived by their own vain opinion; and an evil suspicion hath overthrown their judgment.
25Plurima enim super sensum hominum ostensa sunt tibi:
25Without eyes thou shalt want light: profess not the knowledge therefore that thou hast not.
26multos quoque supplantavit suspicio illorum, et in vanitate detinuit sensus illorum.
26A stubborn heart shall fare evil at the last; and he that loveth danger shall perish therein.
27Cor durum habebit male in novissimo, et qui amat periculum in illo peribit.
27An obstinate heart shall be laden with sorrows; and the wicked man shall heap sin upon sin.
28Cor ingrediens duas vias non habebit successus, et pravus corde in illis scandalizabitur.
28In the punishment of the proud there is no remedy; for the plant of wickedness hath taken root in him.
29Cor nequam gravabitur in doloribus, et peccator adjiciet ad peccandum.
29The heart of the prudent will understand a parable; and an attentive ear is the desire of a wise man.
30Synagogæ superborum non erit sanitas, frutex enim peccati radicabitur in illis, et non intelligetur.
30Water will quench a flaming fire; and alms maketh an atonement for sins.
31Cor sapientis intelligitur in sapientia, et auris bona audiet cum omni concupiscentia sapientiam.
31And he that requiteth good turns is mindful of that which may come hereafter; and when he falleth, he shall find a stay.
32Sapiens cor et intelligibile abstinebit se a peccatis, et in operibus justitiæ successus habebit.]
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33[Ignem ardentem exstinguit aqua, et eleemosyna resistit peccatis:
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34et Deus prospector est ejus qui reddit gratiam: meminit ejus in posterum, et in tempore casus sui inveniet firmamentum.]
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