The author was Jesus the son of Sirach of Jerusalem, who flourished about two hundred years before Christ. See here the character of a very wicked man. 1. Exodus 21:10 If he take him another wife; her food, her raiment, and her duty of marriage, shall he not diminish. 21:10 The congregation of sinners is like tow heaped together, and the end of them is a flame of fire. A biblical resemblance can be found in Ecclesiasticus 21:10, "The way of sinners is made plain with stones, but at the end thereof is the pit of hell." The proverb is commonly misattributed to Bernard of Clairvaux who supposedly wrote (c. 1150), "L'enfer est plein de bonnes volontés ou désirs" (hell is full of good wishes or desires). {21:10} The synagogue of sinners is like stubble piled up; for the end of them both is a burning fire. And in compliance ’ . Exodus 21:12 He that smiteth a man, so that he die, shall be surely put to death. 21:11 The way of sinners is made plain with stones, and in their end is hell, and darkness, and pains. {21:13} The consummation of the fear of God is wisdom and understanding. 10 Be like a father to the fatherless and as good as a husband to their mothers. ECCLESIASTICUS ĭ kle’ zĭ as’ tə kəs (̓Εκκλησιαστικός).The longest and one of the most important books of the Apoc., known also by the title “The Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach” (Σοφία ̓Ιησοῦ υἱοῦ Σιράχ), occasionally abbreviated to “The Wisdom of Sirach” (Σοφία … ... 21:10 The way of sinners is smoothly paved … A time when God’s providence calls to weep and mourn, and when man’s wisdom and grace will comply with the call, and will weep and mourn, as in times of common calamity and danger, and there it is very absurd to laugh, and dance, and make merry (Isa. {21:11} The way of sinners is paved and level, and at their end is hell and darkness and punishments. Ecclesiasticus The Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach. As our studies continue Solomon will delve into great details concerning his search for life’s purpose. Exodus 21:11 And if he do not these three unto her, then shall she go out free without money. “Simon Peter went on board and drew the net on shore full of large fishes, … John 21:10. Pro 21:10. 21:13 The perfection of the fear of God is wisdom and understanding. 14:10 A stingy man's eye begrudges bread, and it is lacking at his table. ... Ecclesiastes: Chapter 2 Verses 12-17. 21:12 He that keepeth justice shall get the understanding thereof. This is the meaning of the first half of Ecclesiastes' simple, two-fold creed of life -- contentment and rejoicing in God, because rejoicing is a mighty power for good -- a mighty power for the purifying and softening and sweetening of the character (cp Ecc 5:18). {21:12} Whoever observes justice will obtain an understanding of it. Ecclesiasticus / Sirach Chapters ... 9 Save the oppressed from the hand of the oppressor, and do not be mean-spirited in your judgements. ... 14:9 A greedy man's eye is not satisfied with a portion, and mean injustice withers the soul. Not only was Solomon called to find the true meaning to life, but he also greatly desired to find peace within for his own benefit. The strong inclination he has to do mischief. 22:13; Eze. The Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach,or Ecclesiasticus A Prologue made by an uncertain Author This Jesus was the son of Sirach, and grandchild to Jesus of the same name with him: this man therefore lived in the latter times, after the people had been led away captive, and called home a again, and almost after all the prophets. ECCLESIASTICUS This Book is so called from a Greek word that signifies a preacher: because, like an excellent preacher, it gives admirable lessons of all virtues. Accordingly Jesus says, ’ . But miracle is not gratuitously wrought; indeed, Weiss maintains there is neither miracle nor the appearance of one in this preparation. 22:12, Isa. His very soul desires evil, desires that evil may be done and that he may have the pleasure, not only of seeing it, but of having a hand in it.