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 likened? (WEB) 12 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of his love: and faith is the beginning of cleaving unto him. (KJV)
Sirach 25:10–12
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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 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)
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 1:19–21
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)
Wisdom of Solomon 7:27–29
27 Although she is one, she has power to do all things. Remaining in herself, she renews all things. From generation to generation passing into holy souls, she makes friends of God and prophets. (WEB) 28 For God loves nothing as much as one who dwells with wisdom. (WEB) 29 For she… (WEB)
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)
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)
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