Глава 32
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Be smart and careful in the performance of your duties. Be humble and respectful towards elders. Don't do anything without sound thinking.
Sir.32:1 If they make you a leader at a feast, do not be arrogant; be among others as one of them:
Sir.32:2 Take care of them and then sit down. And when you have completed all your work, then take your place,
Sir.32:3 to rejoice at them and receive a crown for a good order.
Sir.32:4 You, elder, lead the conversation, for this is becoming for you,
Sir.32:5 with thorough knowledge, and do not forbid music.
Sir.32:6 When they listen, do not multiply the conversation and do not become wise.
6. When listening to table music (cf. v. 5 and 7), refrain from talking.
Sir.32:7 Like a ruby seal in a golden ornament, so is the euphony of music at a wine feast;
Sir.32:8 Like an emerald seal set in gold, so is the joy of song over delicious wine.
Sir.32:9 Speak, young man, if you need, barely two words when you are asked,
Sir.32:10 say the main thing, a lot in a few words. Be like someone who knows and, at the same time, like someone who knows how to remain silent.
Sir.32:11 Among the nobles, do not equal them, and when another speaks, do not talk much.
Sir.32:12 Lightning precedes thunder, and favor precedes the bashful.
12. The modesty of a young man and the goodwill of society towards him are as closely related to each other as lightning and thunder.
Sir.32:13 Rise on time and do not be the last; hurry home and don't stop.
Sir.32:14 Have fun there and do what you like; but do not sin with a proud word.
Sir.32:15 And for this, bless the One who created you and satisfies you with His blessings.
Sir.32:16 He who fears the Lord will receive instruction, and from early morning those who turn to Him will gain His favor.
Sir.32:17 He who seeks the law will be satisfied with it, but the hypocrite will stumble in it.
Sir.32:18 Those who fear the Lord will find judgment and will kindle justice like a light.
Sir.32:19 A sinful man evades reproof and finds an excuse according to his desire.
Sir.32:20 A prudent person does not neglect reflection, and a foolish and proud person does not tremble with fear even after he has done something without reflection.
Sir.32:21 Do nothing without reasoning, and when you do it, do not repent.
Sir.32:22 Do not walk along the path where there are ruins, lest you stumble over a stone;
Sir.32:23 Do not rely on the smooth path; beware even of your children.
Sir.32:24 Trust your soul in everything you do: and this is keeping the commandments.
24. Wed. Sire. 17:5–8. The natural law of faith and morality is implanted by the Creator in the heart of each person. And the more pure a person is, the purer the voice of this law is in him - the mind and conscience of a person.
Sir.32:25 He who believes in the law is attentive to the commandments, and he who trusts in the Lord will not suffer harm.