h been created before all things, and the
understanding of prudence from everlasting.
Sir 1:5
The word of God most high is the fountain of wisdom; and her
ways are everlasting commandments.
Sir 1:6
To whom hath the root of wisdom been revealed? or who hath
known her wise counsels?
Sir 1:7
[Unto whom hath the knowledge of wisdom been made manifest?
and who hath understood her great experience?]
Sir 1:8
There is one wise and greatly to be feared, the Lord sitting
upon his throne.
Sir 1:9
He created her, and saw her, and numbered her, and poured her
out upon all his works.
Sir 1:10
She is with all flesh according to his gift, and he hath
given her to them that love him.
Sir 1:11
The fear of the Lord is honour, and glory, and gladness, and
a crown of rejoicing.
Sir 1:12
The fear of the Lord maketh a merry heart, and giveth joy,
and gladness, and a long life.
Sir 1:13
Whoso feareth the Lord, it shall go well with him at the
last, and he shall find favour in the day of his death.
Sir 1:14
To fear the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and it was
created with the faithful in the womb.
Sir 1:15
She hath built an everlasting foundation with men, and she
shall continue with their seed.
Sir 1:16
To fear the Lord is fulness of wisdom, and filleth men with
her fruits.
Sir 1:17
She filleth all their house with things desirable, and the
garners with her increase.
Sir 1:18
The fear of the Lord is a crown of wisdom, making peace and
perfect health to flourish; both which are the gifts of God: and
it enlargeth their rejoicing that love him.
Sir 1:19
Wisdom raineth down skill and knowledge of understanding
standing, and exalteth them to honour that hold her fast.
Sir 1:20
The root of wisdom is to fear the Lord, and the branches
thereof are long life.
Sir 1:21
The fear of the Lord driveth away sins: and where it is
present, it turneth away wrath.
Sir 1:22
A furious man cannot be justified; for the sway of his fury
shall be his destruction.
Sir 1:23
A patient man will tear for a time, and afterward joy shall
spring up unto him.
Sir 1:24
He will hide his words for a time, and the lips of many shall
declare his wisdom.
Sir 1:25
The parables of knowledge are in the treasures of wisdom: but
godliness is an abomination to a sinner.
Sir 1:26
If thou desire wisdom, keep the commandments, and the Lord
shall give her unto thee.
Sir 1:27
For the fear of the Lord is wisdom an
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