2 A wise man will not hate the law, but he who is a hypocrite about it is like a boat in a storm. (WEB) 3 A man of understanding will put his trust in the law. And the law is faithful to him, as when one asks a divine oracle. (WEB) 4 Prepare your speech, and so you will be heard. Bind up instruction, and make your answer. (WEB)
Sirach 33:2–4
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Sirach 32:14–16
14 He who fears the Lord will receive discipline. Those who seek him early will find favor. (WEB) 15 He who seeks the law shall be filled with it, but the hypocrite will stumble at it. (WEB) 16 Those who fear the Lord will find true judgment, and will kindle righteous acts like a l… (WEB)
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 34:7–9
7 For dreams have led many astray. They have failed by putting their hope in them. (WEB) 8 Without lying the law will be fulfilled. Wisdom is complete in a faithful mouth. (WEB) 9 A well-instructed man knows many things. He who has much experience will declare understanding. (WEB)
Sirach 32:23–24
23 In every work guard your own soul, for this is the keeping of the commandments. (WEB) 24 He who believes the law gives heed to the commandment. He who trusts in the Lord will suffer no loss. (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 10:7–9
7 The memory of the righteous is a blessing, but the name of the wicked will rot. 8 A wise heart will receive commandments, but foolish lips will come to ruin. 9 He who walks in integrity walks securely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out.
2 Baruch 77:15–17
15 And I answered and said unto them: Shepherds and lamps and fountains come from the law: And though we depart, yet the law abideth. (2BA) 16 If therefore ye have respect to the law, And are intent upon wisdom, A lamp will not be wanting, And a shepherd will not fail, An… (2BA)
Sirach 10:1–2
1 A wise judge will instruct his people. The government of a man of understanding will be well ordered. (WEB) 2 As is the judge of his people, so are his officials. As the city’s ruler is, so are all those who dwell in it. (WEB)
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