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)
Sirach 40:26
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Sirach 1:11–13
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Sirach 1:17–19
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Proverbs 15:15–17
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Sirach 34:13–15
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Proverbs 19:22–24
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Sirach 10:21–23
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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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