7 Blame not before thou hast examined the truth: understand first, and then rebuke. 26 For it is an easie thing vnto the Lord in the day of death, to reward a man according to his wayes. - He reverts to the sentiment of ver. 3 The Bee is little among such as flie, but her fruite is the chiefe of sweete things. 2 Give a portion to seven, and also to eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth. Ecclesiasticus Chapter 11 1 Wisdom lifteth up the head of him that is of low degree, and maketh him to sit among great men. 20, 22), and patience (vv. 11 There is one that laboureth, and taketh pains, and maketh haste, and is so much the more behind. 30 Like as a partridge taken and kept in a cage, so is the heart of the proud; and like as a spy, watcheth he for thy fall: 31 For he lieth in wait, and turneth good into evil, and in things worthy praise will lay blame upon thee. 12 # Exod 34.10. CHAPTER 11. Chapter. sapientia humiliati exaltabit caput illius et in medio magnatorum consedere illum faciet: 11: 2: Praise not a man for his beauty, neither despise a man for his look. What a heavy burden God has laid on mankind! 11:2. 11 Some people work very hard at top speed, only to find themselves falling further behind. and sets them among princes. or scoff at a person’s bitter day. 27 The affliction of an houre, maketh a man forget pleasure: and in his end, his deeds shalbe discouered. Working for a profit that can't be immediately seen. 10 – 14, 18 – 19, 21, 23 – 25) and cultivate the lasting inward gifts of wisdom, virtue (vv. He made an everlasting covenant with them, and showed them his judgments. 12 For who hath continued in his commandment, and hath been forsaken? 11:1. Cancel {{#items}} {{/items}} Ecclesiasticus 17. : 11:2: Give a portion to seven, and also … Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days. Chapter 11 . Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible. Yet know that God will bring you to judgment for all these things. 25 In the day of prosperitie, there is a forgetfulnesse of affliction: and in the day of affliction, there is no remembrance of prosperitie. The Book of Sirach (or Ecclesiasticus) Chapter 1 1 All wisdom is from the Lord God, and hath been always with him, and is before all time. Previous Next . 8 Answere not, before thou hast heard the cause: neither interrupt men in the midst of their talke. 34 Receive a stranger into thine house, and he will disturb thee, and turn thee out of thine own. 1 Send forth your bread upon the surface of the water, for after many days you will find it. Chapter. 11. Although man cannot comprehend God’s work, nor predict success, he needs to be involved in life’s activities and trust God for the results. That the race is not to the swift. 11:THE wisdom of the humble shall exalt his head, and shall make him sit in the midst of great men. 11:3 The bee is small among flying things, but her fruit hath the chiefest sweetness. Why is Ecclesiasticus shown with the King James Bible? 15 Wisedome, knowledge, and vnderstanding of the Lawe, are of the Lord: loue, & the way of good workes, are from him. Next » Chapter 12. 12 Againe, there is another that is slow, and hath neede of helpe, wanting abilitie, and full of pouertie, yet the eye of the Lord looked vpon him for good, and set him vp from his low estate, “All” of life is a stewardship issue! 1, that we cannot calculate on the issues of life. Give freely, though it … 2 Make seven, or even eight portions;. (1-6) An admonition to prepare for death, and to young persons to be religious. 3 * When the clouds are full,. 28 Iudge none blessed before his death: for a man shall bee knowen in his children. 11:3. and the light and the moon and the stars. ECCLES 11:2 Give a portion to seven, and also to eight; for … 11:2 Praise not a man for his beauty, neither despise a man for his look. William Most. by those who follow them. 3 The bee is little among such as fly; but her fruit is the chief… Their eyes saw the majesty of his glory, and their ears heard his glorious voice. 18 There is that waxeth rich by his wariness and pinching, and this his the portion of his reward: 19 Whereas he saith, I have found rest, and now will eat continually of my goods; and yet he knoweth not what time shall come upon him, and that he must leave those things to others, and die. No One Knows What Good Will Come. 3 If the clouds be full of rain, they empty themselves upon the earth: and if the tree fall toward the south, or toward the north, in the place where the tree falleth, there it shall be. 3 If the clouds be full of rain, they empty themselves upon the earth: and if the tree fall toward the south, or toward the north, in the place where the tree falleth, there it shall be. 22 The blessing of the Lord is in the reward of the godly, and suddenly he maketh his blessing flourish. Work as we may and must and ought, the results are uncertain and beyond our control. Show content in: English Both Hebrew. 23 Say not, what profit is there of my seruice? And the years approach of which you will say, “I have no pleasure in them”; 2 Before the sun is darkened. 17. Exhortation to liberality. 11 Some people work very hard at top speed, only to find themselves falling further behind. Ecclesiastes Chapter 11. Ecclesiastes 11:2 shows that charity is here inculcated.. bread — bread corn. The author was Jesus the son of Sirach of Jerusalem, who flourished about two hundred years before Christ. 17 The gift of the Lord remaineth with the godly, and his favour bringeth prosperity for ever. The Creation of Man. (1-2) Working for a profit that can’t be immediately seen. 12 Againe, there is another that is slow, and hath neede of helpe, wanting abilitie, and full of pouertie, yet the eye of the Lord looked vpon him for good, and set him vp from his low estate. - Section 8. 29 Bring not euery man into thine house, for the deceitfull man hath many traines. after a long time you may find it again. XI. 13 # Exod 19.16-19; Deut 4.11,12. 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