Sirach 1:26
Good News Translation
If you want to be wise, keep the Lord's commands, and he will give you Wisdom in abundance.

New Revised Standard Version
If you desire wisdom, keep the commandments, and the Lord will lavish her upon you.

Contemporary English Version
If you want lots of Wisdom from the Lord, then obey his commands.

Douay-Rheims Bible
In the treasures of wisdom is understanding, and religiousness of knowledge: but to sinners wisdom is an abomination.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

In the treasures of wisdom is understanding, and religiousness of knowledge: but to sinners wisdom is an abomination.

Sirach 1:24
Wisdom shall distribute knowledge, and understanding of prudence: and exalteth the glory of them that hold her.

Sirach 1:25
The root of wisdom is to fear the Lord: and the branches thereof are long-lived.

Sirach 1:27
The fear of the Lord driveth out sin:

Sirach 1:28
For he that is without fear, cannot be justified: for the wrath of his high spirits is his ruin.

Context
Sirach 1
25The root of wisdom is to fear the Lord: and the branches thereof are long-lived. 26In the treasures of wisdom is understanding, and religiousness of knowledge: but to sinners wisdom is an abomination. 27The fear of the Lord driveth out sin:…
Cross References
Sirach 1:24
Wisdom shall distribute knowledge, and understanding of prudence: and exalteth the glory of them that hold her.

Sirach 1:25
The root of wisdom is to fear the Lord: and the branches thereof are long-lived.

Sirach 1:27
The fear of the Lord driveth out sin:

Sirach 1:28
For he that is without fear, cannot be justified: for the wrath of his high spirits is his ruin.



(Sir. Si Ecclesiasticus eccles eccl)

Sirach 1:25
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