15 She laid an eternal foundation with men. She will be trusted among their offspring. (WEB)
Sirach 1:15
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Sirach 4:15–17
15 He who listens to her will judge the nations. He who heeds her will dwell securely. (WEB) 16 If he trusts her, he will inherit her, and his generations will possess her. (WEB) 17 For at the first she will walk with him in crooked ways, and will bring fear and dread upon him, and… (WEB)
Sirach 44:12–14
12 Their offspring stand fast, with their children, for their sakes. (WEB) 13 Their offspring will remain forever. Their glory won’t be blotted out. (WEB) 14 Their bodies were buried in peace. Their name lives to all generations. (WEB)
Sirach 15:3–5
3 She will feed him with bread of understanding and give him water of wisdom to drink. (WEB) 4 He will be stayed upon her, and will not be moved. He will rely upon her, and will not be confounded. (WEB) 5 She will exalt him above his neighbors. She will open his mouth in the mid… (WEB)
Sirach 1:18–20
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, and exalted the honor of those who hold her fast. (WEB) 20 To fear the Lord is the root of wisdom… (WEB)
Sirach 14:25–27
25 He will pitch his tent near at hand to her, and will lodge in a lodging where good things are. (WEB) 26 He will set his children under her shelter, and will rest under her branches. (WEB) 27 By her he will be covered from heat, and will lodge in her glory. (WEB)
Sirach 37:25–27
25 The life of a man is counted by days. The days of Israel are innumerable. (WEB) 26 The wise man will inherit confidence among his people. His name will live forever. (WEB) 27 My son, test your soul in your life. See what is evil for it, and don’t give in to it. (WEB)
Sirach 23:25–27
25 Her children will not take root. Her branches will bear no fruit. (WEB) 26 She will leave her memory for a curse. Her reproach won’t be blotted out. (WEB) 27 And those who are left behind will know that there is nothing better than the fear of the Lord, and nothing sweeter than… (WEB)
Wisdom of Solomon 8:3–5
3 She glorifies her noble birth by living with God. The Sovereign Lord of all loves her. (WEB) 4 For she is initiated into the knowledge of God, and she chooses his works. (WEB) 5 But if riches are a desired possession in life, what is richer than wisdom, which makes all things? (WEB)
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