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Sunday, 6 October 2024 - San Bruno (Brunone) ( Letture di oggi)

Sirach 1


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1All wisdom comes from the LORD and with him it remains forever.2The sand of the seashore, the drops of rain, the days of eternity: who can number these?3Heaven's height, earth's breadth, the depths of the abyss: who can explore these?4Before all things else wisdom was created; and prudent understanding, from eternity.5To whom has wisdom's root been revealed? Who knows her subtleties?6There is but one, wise and truly awe-inspiring, seated upon his throne:7It is the LORD; he created her, has seen her and taken note of her.8He has poured her forth upon all his works, upon every living thing according to his bounty; he has lavished her upon his friends.9Fear of the LORD is glory and splendor, gladness and a festive crown.10Fear of the LORD warms the heart, giving gladness and joy and length of days.11He who fears the LORD will have a happy end; even on the day of his death he will be blessed.12The beginning of wisdom is fear of the LORD, which is formed with the faithful in the womb.13With devoted men was she created from of old, and with their children her beneficence abides.14Fullness of wisdom is fear of the LORD; she inebriates men with her fruits.15Her entire house she fills with choice foods, her granaries with her harvest.16Wisdom's garland is fear of the LORD, with blossoms of peace and perfect health.17Knowledge and full understanding she showers down; she heightens the glory of those who possess her.18The root of wisdom is fear of the LORD; her branches are length of days.19One cannot justify unjust anger; anger plunges a man to his downfall.20A patient man need stand firm but for a time, and then contentment comes back to him.21For a while he holds back his words, then the lips of many herald his wisdom.22Among wisdom's treasures is the paragon of prudence; but fear of the LORD is an abomination to the sinner.23If you desire wisdom, keep the commandments, and the LORD will bestow her upon you;24For fear of the LORD is wisdom and culture; loyal humility is his delight.25Be not faithless to the fear of the LORD, nor approach it with duplicity of heart.26Play not the hypocrite before men; over your lips keep watch.27Exalt not yourself lest you fall and bring upon you dishonor;28For then the LORD will reveal your secrets and publicly cast you down,29Because you approached the fear of the LORD with your heart full of guile.