1 Not so he who has applied his soul and meditates in the law of the Most High. He will seek out the wisdom of all the ancients and will be occupied with prophecies. (WEB)
Sirach 39:1
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Sirach 14:19–21
19 Every work rots and falls away, and its builder will depart with it. (WEB) 20 Blessed is the man who meditates on wisdom, and who reasons by his understanding. (WEB) 21 He who considers her ways in his heart will also have knowledge of her secrets. (WEB)
Sirach 39:6–8
6 If the great Lord wills, he will be filled with the spirit of understanding; he will pour forth the words of his wisdom and in prayer give thanks to the Lord. (WEB) 7 He will direct his counsel and knowledge, and he will meditate in his secrets. (WEB) 8 He will show the instru… (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 6:36–37
36 If you see a man of understanding, get to him early. Let your foot wear out the steps of his doors. (WEB) 37 Let your mind dwell on the ordinances of the Lord and meditate continually on his commandments. He will establish your heart and your desire for wisdom will be… (WEB)
Sirach 9:14–16
14 As well as you can, aim to know your neighbors, and take counsel with the wise. (WEB) 15 Let your conversation be with men of understanding. Let all your discourse be in the law of the Most High. (WEB) 16 Let righteous people be companions at your table. Let your glorying be in… (WEB)
Sirach 50:27–29
27 I have written in this book the instruction of understanding and knowledge, I Jesus, the son of Sirach Eleazar, of Jerusalem, who out of his heart poured forth wisdom. (WEB) 28 Blessed is he who will exercise these things. He who lays them up in his heart will become w… (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)
Proverbs 3:12–14
12 for the LORD disciplines the one He loves, as does a father the son in whom he delights. 13 Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding, 14 for she is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than fine gold.
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