Sirach 1

NEW AMERICAN BIBLE	NOVA VULGATA
1 All wisdom comes from the LORD and with him it remains forever.	1 Omnis sapientia a Domino Deo est et cum illo fuit semper et est ante aevum.
2 The sand of the seashore, the drops of rain, the days of eternity: who can number these?	2 Arenam maris et pluviae guttas et dies saeculi quis dinumeravit? Altitudinem caeli et latitudinem terrae et profundum abyssi quis mensus est?
3 Heaven's height, earth's breadth, the depths of the abyss: who can explore these?	3 Sapientiam Dei praecedentem omnia quis investigavit?
4 Before all things else wisdom was created; and prudent understanding, from eternity.	4 Prior omnium creata est sapientia, et intellectus prudentiae ab aevo.
5 To whom has wisdom's root been revealed? Who knows her subtleties?	5 Fons sapientiae verbum Dei in excelsis, et ingressus illius mandata aeterna.
6 There is but one, wise and truly awe-inspiring, seated upon his throne:	6 Radix sapientiae cui revelata est? Et astutias illius quis agnovit?
7 It is the LORD; he created her, has seen her and taken note of her.	7 Disciplina sapientiae cui revelata est et manifestata? Et multiplicem peritiam illius quis intellexit?
8 He has poured her forth upon all his works, upon every living thing according to his bounty; he has lavished her upon his friends.	8 Unus est Altissimus, creator omnipotens et rex potens et metuendus nimis, sedens super thronum suum et dominans, Deus.
9 Fear of the LORD is glory and splendor, gladness and a festive crown.	9 Ipse creavit illam in spiritu sancto et vidit et dinumeravit et mensus est;
10 Fear of the LORD warms the heart, giving gladness and joy and length of days.	10 et effudit illam super omnia opera sua et super omnem carnem secundum largitatem suam et praebuit illam diligentibus se.
11 He who fears the LORD will have a happy end; even on the day of his death he will be blessed.	11 Timor Domini gloria et gloriatio et laetitia et corona exsultationis.
12 The beginning of wisdom is fear of the LORD, which is formed with the faithful in the womb.	12 Timor Domini delectabit cor et dabit laetitiam et gaudium et longitudinem dierum.
13 With devoted men was she created from of old, and with their children her beneficence abides.	13 Timenti Dominum bene erit in extremis, et in die defunctionis suae benedicetur.
14 Fullness of wisdom is fear of the LORD; she inebriates men with her fruits.	14 Dilectio Dei honorabilis sapientia;
15 Her entire house she fills with choice foods, her granaries with her harvest.	15 quibus autem apparuerit, dispertit eam in visionem sui ipsius et in agnitione magnalium suorum.
16 Wisdom's garland is fear of the LORD, with blossoms of peace and perfect health.	16 Initium sapientiae timor Domini, et cum fidelibus in vulva concreata est; cum hominibus veritatis ab aevo fundata est et semini eorum se credet.
17 Knowledge and full understanding she showers down; she heightens the glory of those who possess her.	17 Timor Domini scientiae religiositas;
18 The root of wisdom is fear of the LORD; her branches are length of days.	18 religiositas custodiet et iustificabit cor, iucunditatem atque gaudium dabit.
19 One cannot justify unjust anger; anger plunges a man to his downfall.	19
20 A patient man need stand firm but for a time, and then contentment comes back to him.	20 Plenitudo sapientiae est timere Deum; et inebriat eos fructibus suis.
21 For a while he holds back his words, then the lips of many herald his wisdom.	21 Omnem domum illius implebit rebus pretiosis et receptacula thesauris illius.
22 Among wisdom's treasures is the paragon of prudence; but fear of the LORD is an abomination to the sinner.	22 Corona sapientiae timor Domini, repollens pacem et salutis fructum:
23 If you desire wisdom, keep the commandments, and the LORD will bestow her upon you;	23 utraque autem sunt dona Dei.
24 For fear of the LORD is wisdom and culture; loyal humility is his delight.	24 Scientiam et intellectum prudentiae sapientia effundit quasi pluviam; et gloriam tenentium se exaltat.
25 Be not faithless to the fear of the LORD, nor approach it with duplicity of heart.	25 Radix sapientiae est timere Dominum, et rami illius longaevi.
26 Play not the hypocrite before men; over your lips keep watch.	26 In thesauris sapientiae intellectus et scientiae religiositas; exsecratio autem peccatoribus sapientia.
27 Exalt not yourself lest you fall and bring upon you dishonor;	27 Timor Domini expellit peccatum; cum autem adsit, omnem avertit iram.
28 For then the LORD will reveal your secrets and publicly cast you down,	28 Nam, qui sine timore est, non poterit iustificari; iracundia enim animositatis illius subversio illi erit.
29 Because you approached the fear of the LORD with your heart full of guile.	29 Usque in tempus sustinebit patiens, et postea erit redditio iucunditatis.
	30 Bonus sensus usque in tempus abscondet verba illius, et labia multorum enarrabunt sensum illius.
	31 In thesauris sapientiae parabola disciplinae;
	32 exsecratio autem peccatori cultura Dei.
	33 Fili, concupiscens sapientiam conserva iustitiam, et Deus praebebit illam tibi.
	34 Sapientia enim et disciplina timor Domini, et quod beneplacitum est illi,
	35 fides et mansuetudo.
	36 Ne sis incredibilis timori Domini et ne accesseris ad illum duplici corde.
	37 Ne fueris hypocrita in conspectu hominum et cave a labiis tuis.
	38 Ne extollas teipsum, ne forte cadas et adducas animae tuae inhonorationem,
	39 et revelet Deus absconsa tua et in medio synagogae elidat te;
	40 quoniam accessisti maligne ad timorem Domini, et cor tuum plenum est dolo et fallacia.