Verse (Click for Chapter) 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 Contemporary English Version Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge In the treasures of wisdom is understanding, and religiousness of knowledge: but to sinners wisdom is an abomination. Sirach 1:24Wisdom 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. |