Siracide 1

LA SACRA BIBBIA	CATHOLIC PUBLIC DOMAIN
1 Tutta la sapienza viene dal Signore e con lui rimane per sempre.	1 All wisdom is from the Lord God, and has always been with him, and is before all time.
2 La sabbia dei mari, le gocce della pioggia, i giorni dei secoli, chi può contarli?	2 Who has numbered the sand of the sea, and the drops of the rain, and the days of the world? Who has measured the height of heaven, and the breadth of the earth, and the depth of the abyss?
3 L'altezza del cielo, la distesa della terra, la profondità dell'abisso, chi può esplorarle?	3 Who has examined the wisdom of God, which precedes all things?
4 La sapienza fu creata prima d'ogni cosa, e l'intelligenza che comprende c'è da sempre.	4 Wisdom was created before all things, and the understanding of prudence is before all time.
5 La radice della sapienza a chi fu rivelata? E le sue sottigliezze chi le conosce?	5 The Word of God on high is the source of wisdom, whose steps are eternal commandments.
6 Uno solo è sapiente, egli è molto terribile e sta assiso sul suo trono.	6 To whom has the root of wisdom been revealed, and who has recognized her astuteness?
7 Il Signore stesso l'ha creata, l'ha vista e l'ha misurata, l'ha riversata in tutte le sue opere.	7 To whom has the discipline of wisdom been revealed and made manifest? And who has understood the multiplicity of her steps?
8 Essa è posseduta secondo il suo dono, egli l'ha dispensata a quanti lo amano.	8 The most high omnipotent Creator is One, and he is the mighty King, and he is exceedingly to be feared, sitting upon his throne, and he is the sovereign God.
9 Il timore del Signore è gloria e vanto, è allegrezza e corona di festa.	9 He created wisdom through the Holy Spirit, and he saw her, and numbered her, and measured her.
10 Il timore del Signore rallegra il cuore, dà gioia, allegrezza e abbondanza di giorni.	10 And he poured her over all his works, and over all flesh, to the extent of his favor, and he has offered her to those who love him.
11 Chi teme il Signore si troverà bene alla fine, nel giorno della sua morte sarà benedetto.	11 The fear of the Lord is glory, and honor, and rejoicing, and a crown of exultation.
12 Principio della sapienza è temere il Signore, essa è data ai fedeli nel seno materno.	12 The fear of the Lord will delight the heart, and will give joy and gladness and length of days.
13 Ha posto il suo nido fra gli uomini con fondamenta eterne, sarà quindi affidata alla loro discendenza.	13 It will be well, in the very end, for him who fears the Lord, and on the day that he passes away, he will be blessed.
14 Apice della sapienza è temere il Signore, essa inebria con i suoi frutti.	14 The love of God is honorable wisdom.
15 Riempirà la loro casa secondo i loro desideri, e con i suoi prodotti i loro magazzini.	15 And those to whom she will appear for their consideration love her because of what they see and know of her great works.
16 Corona della sapienza è il timore del Signore, essa genera pace e buona salute,	16 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and was created with the faithful in the womb, and walks with elect women, and is known by the just and the faithful.
17 effonde scienza e conoscenza intelligente, esalta la gloria di quanti la possiedono.	17 The fear of the Lord is the sanctity of knowledge.
18 Radice della sapienza è temere il Signore, i suoi rami sono abbondanza di giorni.	18 Sanctity will guard and justify the heart, and will bestow happiness and joy.
19 La collera ingiusta non sarà scusata, perciò l'eccesso dell'ira sarà causa di caduta.	19 It will be well with him who fears the Lord, and at the consummation of his days, he will be blessed.
20 L'uomo paziente si domina in tempo, ma poi avrà soddisfazione.	20 To fear God is the fullness of wisdom, and it is a fullness from its fruits.
21 Per un certo tempo nasconde i suoi pensieri, ma le labbra di molti parleranno del suo buonsenso.	21 She will fill her entire house from her offspring, and storehouses from her treasures.
22 Nei tesori della sapienza ci sono proverbi intelligenti, ma per il peccatore è obbrobrio la pietà verso Dio.	22 The fear of the Lord is the crown of wisdom, the completion of peace, and the fruit of salvation.
23 Se desideri la sapienza osserva i comandamenti, così il Signore te la concederà;	23 And the fear of the Lord has seen and numbered wisdom; but both are gifts of God.
24 perché nel timore del Signore c'è sapienza e istruzione, a lui piace la fedeltà e la mansuetudine.	24 Wisdom will distribute knowledge and an understanding of prudence; and she lifts up the glory of those who hold to her.
25 Non disprezzare il timore del Signore e non avvicinarti a lui con cuore doppio.	25 The root of wisdom is to fear the Lord, and its branches are long-lived.
26 Non fare l'ipocrita davanti agli uomini, ma fai attenzione alle tue labbra.	26 In the treasures of wisdom is understanding and the sanctity of knowledge. But to sinners, wisdom is an abomination.
27 Non ti esaltare, per non cadere e tirarti addosso il disonore;	27 The fear of the Lord expels sin.
28 il Signore svelerà i tuoi segreti e ti svergognerà davanti all'assemblea,	28 For he who is without fear is not able to be justified. For the disposition of his spirit is his undoing.
29 perché non hai camminato nel timore del Signore e il tuo cuore era pieno d'inganno.	29 Those who are patient will suffer for a brief time, and afterwards, happiness will return.
	30 A noble mind will hide his words for a brief time, and then the lips of many will declare his understanding.
	31 Among the treasures of wisdom is the outward sign of discipline.
	32 But to those who sin, the worship of God is an abomination.
	33 Son, if you desire wisdom, observe justice, and then God will offer her to you.
	34 For the fear of the Lord is wisdom and discipline.
	35 And what pleases him is faith and meekness. And so shall he complete his treasures.
	36 You should not be incredulous to the fear of the Lord. And you should not draw close to him with a duplicitous heart.
	37 You should not be a hypocrite in the sight of men. And you should not scandalize with your lips.
	38 Attend to these things, otherwise you may fall and bring dishonor to your soul.
	39 And then God may uncover your secrets, and he may cast you down forcefully in the midst of the congregation.
	40 For you drew near to the Lord wickedly, and your heart was filled with deceit and falseness.