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 1:26–28
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Sirach 19:17–19
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Sirach 21:10–12
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Sirach 6:36–37
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Sirach 1:15–17
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Proverbs 15:32–33
32 He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding. 33 The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, and humility comes before honor.
Sirach 2:15–17
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Proverbs 2:1–3
1 My son, if you accept my words and hide my commandments within you, 2 if you incline your ear to wisdom and direct your heart to understanding, 3 if you truly call out to insight and lift your voice to understanding,
Proverbs 4:4–6
4 he taught me and said, “Let your heart lay hold of my words; keep my commands and you will live. 5 Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or turn from them. 6 Do not forsake wisdom, and she will preserve you; love her, and she will guard you.
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