Sirach 32 — WEBC
32Verse 1Have they made you ruler of a feast?Don’t be lifted up.
Be among them as one of them.
Take care of them first, and then sit down.Verse 2And when you have done all your duties, take your place,that you may be gladdened on their account,
and receive a wreath for your good service.Verse 3Speak, you who are older, for it’s your right, but with sound knowledge;and don’t interrupt the music.Verse 4Don’t pour out talk where there is a performance of music.Don’t display your wisdom at the wrong time.Verse 5As a ruby signet in a setting of gold,so is a music concert at a wine banquet.Verse 6As an emerald signet in a work of gold,so is musical melody with pleasant wine.Verse 7Speak, young man, if you are obliged to,but no more than twice, and only if asked.Verse 8Sum up your speech, many things in few words.Be as one who knows and yet holds his tongue.Verse 9When among great men, don’t behave as their equal.When another is speaking, don’t babble.Verse 10Lightning speeds before thunder.Approval goes before one who is modest.Verse 11Rise up in good time, and don’t be last.Go home quickly and don’t loiterVerse 12Amuse yourself there and do what is in your heart.Don’t sin by proud speech.Verse 13For these things bless your Maker,who gives you to drink freely of his good things.Verse 14He who fears the Lord will receive discipline.Those who seek him early will find favor.Verse 15He who seeks the law shall be filled with it,but the hypocrite will stumble at it.Verse 16Those who fear the Lord will find true judgment,and will kindle righteous acts like a light.Verse 17A sinful man shuns reproof,and will find a judgment according to his will.Verse 18A sensible person won’t neglect a thought.An insolent and proud man won’t crouch in fear,
even after he has done a thing by himself without counsel.Verse 19Do nothing without counsel,but when you have acted, don’t regret it.Verse 20Don’t go in a way of conflict.Don’t stumble in stony places.Verse 21Don’t be overconfident on a smooth road.Verse 22Beware of your own children.Verse 23In every work guard your own soul,for this is the keeping of the commandments.Verse 24He who believes the law gives heed to the commandment.He who trusts in the Lord will suffer no loss.
Be among them as one of them.
Take care of them first, and then sit down.Verse 2And when you have done all your duties, take your place,that you may be gladdened on their account,
and receive a wreath for your good service.Verse 3Speak, you who are older, for it’s your right, but with sound knowledge;and don’t interrupt the music.Verse 4Don’t pour out talk where there is a performance of music.Don’t display your wisdom at the wrong time.Verse 5As a ruby signet in a setting of gold,so is a music concert at a wine banquet.Verse 6As an emerald signet in a work of gold,so is musical melody with pleasant wine.Verse 7Speak, young man, if you are obliged to,but no more than twice, and only if asked.Verse 8Sum up your speech, many things in few words.Be as one who knows and yet holds his tongue.Verse 9When among great men, don’t behave as their equal.When another is speaking, don’t babble.Verse 10Lightning speeds before thunder.Approval goes before one who is modest.Verse 11Rise up in good time, and don’t be last.Go home quickly and don’t loiterVerse 12Amuse yourself there and do what is in your heart.Don’t sin by proud speech.Verse 13For these things bless your Maker,who gives you to drink freely of his good things.Verse 14He who fears the Lord will receive discipline.Those who seek him early will find favor.Verse 15He who seeks the law shall be filled with it,but the hypocrite will stumble at it.Verse 16Those who fear the Lord will find true judgment,and will kindle righteous acts like a light.Verse 17A sinful man shuns reproof,and will find a judgment according to his will.Verse 18A sensible person won’t neglect a thought.An insolent and proud man won’t crouch in fear,
even after he has done a thing by himself without counsel.Verse 19Do nothing without counsel,but when you have acted, don’t regret it.Verse 20Don’t go in a way of conflict.Don’t stumble in stony places.Verse 21Don’t be overconfident on a smooth road.Verse 22Beware of your own children.Verse 23In every work guard your own soul,for this is the keeping of the commandments.Verse 24He who believes the law gives heed to the commandment.He who trusts in the Lord will suffer no loss.