Wisdom of Jesus 32:1-24 of 51 (KJV)

Pray for God’s Wisdom and Understanding,
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

The Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach (Ecclesiasticus).

{32:1} If thou be made the master [of a feast,] lift not thyself up, but be among them as one of the rest; take diligent care for them, and so sit down.

{32:2} And when thou hast done all thy office, take thy place, that thou mayest be merry with them, and receive a crown for thy well ordering of the feast.

{32:3} Speak, thou that art the elder, for it becometh thee, but with sound judgment; and hinder not musick.

{32:4} Pour not out words where there is a musician, and shew not forth wisdom out of time.

{32:5} A concert of musick in a banquet of wine is as a signet of carbuncle set in gold.

{32:6} As a signet of an emerald set in a work of gold, so is the melody of musick with pleasant wine.

{32:7} Speak, young man, if there be need of thee: and yet scarcely when thou art twice asked.

{32:8} Let thy speech be short, comprehending much in few words; be as one that knoweth and yet holdeth his tongue.

{32:9} If thou be among great men, make not thyself equal with them; and when ancient men are in place, use not many words.

{32:10} Before the thunder goeth lightning; and before a shamefaced man shall go favour.

{32:11} Rise up betimes, and be not the last; but get thee home without delay.

{32:12} There take thy pastime, and do what thou wilt: but sin not by proud speech.

{32:13} And for these things bless him that made thee, and hath replenished thee with his good things.

{32:14} Whoso feareth the Lord will receive his discipline; and they that seek him early shall find favour.

{32:15} He that seeketh the law shall be filled therewith: but the hypocrite will be offended thereat.

{32:16} They that fear the Lord shall find judgment, and shall kindle justice as a light.

{32:17} A sinful man will not be reproved, but findeth an excuse according to his will.

{32:18} A man of counsel will be considerate; but a strange and proud man is not daunted with fear, even when of himself he hath done without counsel.

{32:19} Do nothing without advice; and when thou hast once done, repent not.

{32:20} Go not in a way wherein thou mayest fall, and stumble not among the stones.

{32:21} Be not confident in a plain way.

{32:22} And beware of thine own children.

{32:23} In every good work trust thy own soul; for this is the keeping of the commandments.

{32:24} He that believeth in the Lord taketh heed to the commandment; and he that trusteth in him shall fare never the worse.

Thanking God for teaching us his Word, Amen.
End of Wisdom of Jesus Chapter 32/51.