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 master, I will not do as it pleaseth thee; though afterward he do it, he angereth him that nourisheth him. (KJV)
Sirach 19:19–21
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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 15:1–2
1 He who fears the Lord will do this. He who has possession of the law will obtain her. (WEB) 2 She will meet him like a mother, and receive him like a wife married in her virginity. (WEB)
Sirach 2:15–17
15 Those who fear the Lord will not disobey his words. Those who love him will keep his ways. (WEB) 16 Those who fear the Lord will seek his good pleasure. Those who love him will be filled with the law. (WEB) 17 Those who fear the Lord will prepare their hearts, and will humble th… (WEB)
Sirach 1:25–27
25 A wise saying is in the treasures of wisdom; but godliness is an abomination to a sinner. (WEB) 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 p… (WEB)
Sirach 1:15–17
15 She laid an eternal foundation with men. She will be trusted among their offspring. (WEB) 16 To fear the Lord is the fullness of wisdom. She inebriates men with her fruits. (WEB) 17 She will fill all her house with desirable things, and her storehouses with her produce. (WEB)
Sirach 1:19–21
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) 21 The fear of the Lord driveth away sins: and where it is… (KJV)
Sirach 24:21–23
21 Those who eat me will be hungry for more. Those who drink me will be thirsty for more. (WEB) 22 He who obeys me will not be ashamed. Those who work with me will not sin.” (WEB) 23 All these things are the book of the covenant of the Most High God, the law which Moses commanded u… (WEB)
Proverbs 4:1–3
1 Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction; pay attention and gain understanding. 2 For I give you sound teaching; do not abandon my directive. 3 When I was a son to my father, tender and the only child of my mother,
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