8 There is one wise, greatly to be feared, sitting upon his throne: the Lord. (WEB)
Sirach 1:8
Semantically similar passages
Sirach 43:28–30
28 How could we have strength to glorify him? For he is himself the greater than all his works. (WEB) 29 The Lord is awesome and exceedingly great! His power is marvelous! (WEB) 30 Glorify the Lord and exalt him as much as you can! For even yet, he will surpass that. When you exalt… (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)
Greek Esther 13:10–12
10 For thou hast made heaven and earth, and all the wondrous things under the heaven. (KJV) 11 Thou art Lord of all things, and there is no man that can resist thee, which art the Lord. (KJV) 12 Thou knowest all things, and thou knowest, Lord, that it was neither in contempt nor pr… (KJV)
Psalms of Solomon 2:30–32
30 He said: I will be lord of land and sea; And he recognized not that it is God who is great, Mighty in His great strength. (PSS) 31 He is king over the heavens, And judgeth kings and kingdoms. (PSS) 32 It is He who setteth me up in glory, And bringeth down the proud to eternal de… (PSS)
Psalms 95:2–4
2 Let us enter His presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to Him in song. 3 For the LORD is a great God, a great King above all gods. 4 In His hand are the depths of the earth, and the mountain peaks belong to Him.
Psalms 47:1–3
1 For the choirmaster. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. Clap your hands, all you peoples; shout unto God with a voice of triumph. 2 How awesome is the LORD Most High, the great King over all the earth! 3 He subdues nations beneath us, and peoples under our feet.
Psalms 147:4–6
4 He determines the number of the stars; He calls them each by name. 5 Great is our Lord, and mighty in power; His understanding has no limit. 6 The LORD sustains the humble, but casts the wicked to the ground.
Sirach 10:23–25
23 It is not right to dishonor a poor man who has understanding. It is not fitting to glorify a man who is a sinner. (WEB) 24 The prince, the judge, and the mighty man will be honored. There is not one of them greater than he who fears the Lord. (WEB) 25 Free men will minister to a… (WEB)
Search the collection All books and codes Translations and sources