Sirach Chapter 8: World English Bible Classic

Deuterocanon · Apocrypha · Traducción al español en preparación

Traducción al español en preparación

¹ Don’t contend with a mighty man, lest perhaps you fall into his hands. (English source shown until the Spanish translation is ready)

² Don’t strive with a rich man, lest perhaps he overpower you; for gold has destroyed many, and turned away the hearts of kings. (English source shown until the Spanish translation is ready)

³ Don’t argue with a loudmouthed man. Don’t heap wood upon his fire. (English source shown until the Spanish translation is ready)

⁴ Don’t make fun of a rude man, lest your ancestors be dishonored. (English source shown until the Spanish translation is ready)

⁵ Don’t reproach a man when he turns from sin. Remember that we are all worthy of punishment. (English source shown until the Spanish translation is ready)

⁶ Don’t dishonor a man in his old age, for some of us are also growing old. (English source shown until the Spanish translation is ready)

⁷ Don’t rejoice over anyone’s death. Remember that we all die. (English source shown until the Spanish translation is ready)

⁸ Don’t neglect the discourse of the wise. Be conversant with their proverbs; for from them you will learn discipline and how to serve great men. (English source shown until the Spanish translation is ready)

⁹ Don’t miss the discourse of the aged, for they also learned from their parents, because from them you will learn understanding, and to give an answer in time of need. (English source shown until the Spanish translation is ready)

¹⁰ Don’t kindle the coals of a sinner, lest you be burned with the flame of his fire. (English source shown until the Spanish translation is ready)

¹¹ Don’t rise up from the presence of an insolent man, lest he lie in wait as an ambush for your mouth. (English source shown until the Spanish translation is ready)

¹² Don’t lend to a man who is stronger than you; and if you lend, count it as a loss. (English source shown until the Spanish translation is ready)

¹³ Don’t be surety beyond your means. If you give surety, think as one who will have to pay. (English source shown until the Spanish translation is ready)

¹⁴ Don’t go to law with a judge; for according to his honor they will give judgment for him. (English source shown until the Spanish translation is ready)

¹⁵ Don’t travel with a reckless man, lest he be burdensome to you; for he will do as he pleases, and you will perish with his folly. (English source shown until the Spanish translation is ready)

¹⁶ Don’t fight with a wrathful man. Don’t travel with him through the desert, for blood is as nothing in his sight. Where there is no help, he will overthrow you. (English source shown until the Spanish translation is ready)

¹⁷ Don’t consult with a fool, for he will not be able to keep a secret. (English source shown until the Spanish translation is ready)

¹⁸ Do no secret thing before a stranger, for you don’t know what it will cause. (English source shown until the Spanish translation is ready)

¹⁹ Don’t open your heart to every man. Don’t let him return you a favor. (English source shown until the Spanish translation is ready)