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Ecclesiasticus

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Of correction of children. Health is better than wealth. Excessive grief is hurtful.

  • 30:1
    Qui diligit filium suum assiduat illi flagella, ut laetetur in novissimo suo, et non palpet proximorum ostia.
    He that loveth his son, frequently chastiseth him, that he may rejoice in his latter end, and not grope after the doors of his neighbours.

    Note — 30:1

  • 30:2
    Qui docet filium suum laudabitur in illo, et in medio domesticorum in illo gloriabitur.
    He that instructeth his son shall be praised in him, and shall glory in him in the midst of them of his household.

    Note — 30:2

  • 30:3
    Qui docet filium suum in zelum mittit inimicum, et in medio amicorum gloriabitur in illo.
    He that teacheth his son, maketh his enemy jealous, and in the midst of his friends he shall glory in him.

    Note — 30:3

  • 30:4
    Mortuus est pater ejus, et quasi non est mortuus : similem enim reliquit sibi post se.
    His father is dead, and he is as if he were not dead: for he hath left one behind him that is like himself.

    Note — 30:4

  • 30:5
    In vita sua vidit, et laetatus est in illo : in obitu suo non est contristatus, nec confusus est coram inimicis :
    While he lived he saw and rejoiced in him: and when he died he was not sorrowful, neither was he confounded before his enemies.

    Note — 30:5

  • 30:6
    reliquit enim defensorem domus contra inimicos, et amicis reddentem gratiam.
    For he left behind him a defender of his house against his enemies, and one that will requite kindness to his friends.

    Note — 30:6

  • 30:7
    Pro animabus filiorum colligabit vulnera sua, et super omnem vocem turbabuntur viscera ejus.
    For the souls of his sons he shall bind up his wounds, and at every cry his bowels shall be troubled.

    Note — 30:7

  • 30:8
    Equus indomitus evadit durus, et filius remissus evadet praeceps.
    A horse not broken becometh stubborn, and a child left to himself will become headstrong.

    Note — 30:8

  • 30:9
    Lacta filium, et paventem te faciet : lude cum eo, et contristabit te.
    Give thy son his way, and he shall make thee afraid: play with him, and he shall make thee sorrowful.

    Note — 30:9

  • 30:10
    Non corrideas illi, ne doleas, et in novissimo obstupescent dentes tui.
    Laugh not with him, lest thou have sorrow, and at the last thy teeth be set on edge.

    Note — 30:10

  • 30:11
    Non des illi potestatem in juventute, et ne despicias cogitatus illius.
    Give him not liberty in his youth, and wink not at his devices.

    Note — 30:11

  • 30:12
    Curva cervicem ejus in juventute, et tunde latera ejus dum infans est, ne forte induret, et non credat tibi, et erit tibi dolor animae.
    Bow down his neck while he is young, and beat his sides while he is a child, lest he grow stubborn, and regard thee not, and so be a sorrow of heart to thee.

    Note — 30:12

  • 30:13
    Doce filium tuum, et operare in illo, ne in turpitudinem illius offendas.
    Instruct thy son, and labour about him, lest his lewd behaviour be an offence to thee.

    Note — 30:13

  • 30:14
    Melior est pauper sanus, et fortis viribus, quam dives imbecillis et flagellatus malitia.
    Better is a poor man who is sound, and strong of constitution, than a rich man who is weak and afflicted with evils.

    Note — 30:14

  • 30:15
    Salus animae in sanctitate justitiae melior est omni auro et argento : et corpus validum quam census immensus.
    Health of the soul in holiness of justice, is better then all gold and silver: and a sound body, than immense revenues.

    Note — 30:15

  • 30:16
    Non est census super censum salutis corporis, et non est oblectamentum super cordis gaudium.
    There is no riches above the riches of the health of the body: and there is no pleasure above the joy of the heart.

    Note — 30:16

  • 30:17
    Melior est mors quam vita amara, et requies aeterna quam languor perseverans.
    Better is death than a bitter life: and everlasting rest, than continual sickness.

    Note — 30:17

  • 30:18
    Bona abscondita in ore clauso, quasi appositiones epularum circumpositae sepulchro.
    Good things that are hidden in a mouth that is shut, are as masses of meat set about a grave.

    Note — 30:18

  • 30:19
    Quid proderit libatio idolo? nec enim manducabit, nec odorabit.
    What good shall an offering do to an idol? for it can neither eat, nor smell:

    Note — 30:19

  • 30:20
    Sic qui effugatur a Domino, portans mercedes iniquitatis :
    So is he that is persecuted by the Lord, bearing the reward of his iniquity:

    Note — 30:20

  • 30:21
    videns oculis et ingemiscens, sicut spado complectens virginem, et suspirans.
    He seeth with his eyes, and groaneth, as an eunuch embracing a virgin, and sighing.

    Note — 30:21

  • 30:22
    Tristitiam non des animae tuae, et non affligas temetipsum in consilio tuo.
    Give not up thy soul to sadness, and afflict not thyself in thy own counsel.

    Note — 30:22

  • 30:23
    Jucunditas cordis, haec est vita hominis, et thesaurus sine defectione sanctitatis : et exsultatio viri est longaevitas.
    The joyfulness of the heart, is the life of a man, and a never failing treasure of holiness: and the joy of a man is length of life.

    Note — 30:23

  • 30:24
    Miserere animae tuae placens Deo, et contine : congrega cor tuum in sanctitate ejus, et tristitiam longe repelle a te.
    Have pity on thy own soul, pleasing God, and contain thyself: gather up thy heart in his holiness: and drive away sadness far from thee.

    Note — 30:24

  • 30:25
    Multos enim occidit tristitia, et non est utilitas in illa.
    For sadness hath killed many, and there is no profit in it.

    Note — 30:25

  • 30:26
    Zelus et iracundia minuunt dies, et ante tempus senectam adducet cogitatus.
    Envy and anger shorten a man's days, and pensiveness will bring old age before the time.

    Note — 30:26

  • 30:27
    Splendidum cor et bonum in epulis est : epulae enim illius diligenter fiunt.
    A cheerful and good heart is always feasting: for his banquets are prepared with diligence.

    Note — 30:27

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