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. Her branches are length of days. (WEB)
Sirach 1:18–20
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Proverbs 9:9–11
9 Instruct a wise man, and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man, and he will increase his learning. 10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. 11 For through wisdom your days will be multiplied, and year…
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)
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 19:19–21
19 The knowledge of the commandments of the Lord is the doctrine of life: and they that do things that please him shall receive the fruit of the tree of immortality. (KJV) 20 All wisdom is the fear of the Lord. In all wisdom is the doing of the law. (WEB) 21 If a servant say to his… (KJV)
Sirach 21:10–12
10 The way of sinners is paved with stones; and at the end of it is the pit of Hades. (WEB) 11 He who keeps the law becomes master of its intent. The fulfilment of the fear of the Lord is wisdom. (WEB) 12 He who is not clever will not be instructed. There is a cleverness which make… (WEB)
Sirach 4:10–12
10 Be as a father to the fatherless, and like a husband to their mother. So you will be as a son of the Most High, and he will love you more than your mother does. (WEB) 11 Wisdom exalts her sons, and takes hold of those who seek her. (WEB) 12 He who loves her loves life. Those who… (WEB)
Sirach 1:13–15
13 Whoever fears the Lord, it will go well with him at the last. He will be blessed in the day of his death. (WEB) 14 To fear the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. It was created together with the faithful in the womb. (WEB) 15 She laid an eternal foundation with men. She will be tr… (WEB)
Sirach 25:9–11
9 Happy is he who has found prudence, and he who speaks in the ears of those who listen. (WEB) 10 How great is he who has found wisdom! Yet there is none greater than one who fears the Lord. (WEB) 11 The fear of the Lord surpasses all things. To whom shall he who holds it be liken… (WEB)
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