10 She is with all flesh according to his gift. He gave her freely to those who love him. (WEB) 11 The fear of the Lord is glory, exultation, gladness, and a crown of rejoicing. (WEB) 12 The fear of the Lord will delight the heart, and will give gladness, joy, and length of days. (WEB)
Sirach 1:10–12
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Sirach 1:17–19
17 She will fill all her house with desirable things, and her storehouses with her produce. (WEB) 18 The fear of the Lord is the crown of wisdom, making peace and perfect health to flourish. (WEB) 19 He both saw and measured her. He rained down skill and knowledge of understanding,… (WEB)
Sirach 40:26–28
26 Riches and strength will lift up the heart. The fear of the Lord is better than both. There is nothing lacking in the fear of the Lord. In it, there is no need to seek help. (WEB) 27 The fear of the Lord is like a garden of blessing and covers a man more than any glory. (WEB)
Proverbs 19:22–24
22 The desire of a man is loving devotion; better to be poor than a liar. 23 The fear of the LORD leads to life, that one may rest content, without visitation from harm. 24 The slacker buries his hand in the dish; he will not even bring it back to his mouth.
Sirach 1:26–28
26 If you desire wisdom, keep the commandments and the Lord will give her to you freely; (WEB) 27 for the fear of the Lord is wisdom and instruction. Faith and humility are his good pleasure. (WEB) 28 Don’t disobey the fear of the Lord. Don’t come to him with a double heart. (WEB)
Sirach 11:16–18
16 Error and darkness had their beginning together with sinners: and evil shall wax old with them that glory therein. (KJV) 17 The Lord’s gift remains with the godly. His good pleasure will prosper forever. (WEB) 18 One grows rich by his diligence and self-denial, and this is the p… (WEB)
Proverbs 22:3–5
3 The prudent see danger and take cover, but the simple keep going and suffer the consequences. 4 The rewards of humility and the fear of the LORD are wealth and honor and life. 5 Thorns and snares lie on the path of the perverse; he who guards his soul stays far fro…
Sirach 30:21–23
21 Don’t give your soul to sorrow. Don’t afflict yourself deliberately. (WEB) 22 Gladness of heart is the life of a man. Cheerfulness of a man lengthens his days. (WEB) 23 Love your own soul, and comfort your heart. Remove sorrow far from you, for sorrow has destroyed many, and the… (WEB)
Psalms 147:10–12
10 He does not delight in the strength of the horse; He takes no pleasure in the legpower of the man. 11 The LORD is pleased with those who fear Him, who hope in His loving devotion. 12 Exalt the LORD, O Jerusalem; praise your God, O Zion!
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