Verse (Click for Chapter) Good News Translation Fearing the Lord is Wisdom and an education in itself. He is pleased by loyalty and humility. Contemporary English Version Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge The fear of the Lord driveth out sin: Sirach 1:25The root of wisdom is to fear the Lord: and the branches thereof are long-lived. Sirach 1:26 In the treasures of wisdom is understanding, and religiousness of knowledge: but to sinners wisdom is an abomination. Sirach 1:28 For he that is without fear, cannot be justified: for the wrath of his high spirits is his ruin. Sirach 1:29 A patient man shall bear for a time, and afterwards joy shall be restored to him. Context Sirach 1…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: 28For he that is without fear, cannot be justified: for the wrath of his high spirits is his ruin.… Cross References Sirach 1:25 The root of wisdom is to fear the Lord: and the branches thereof are long-lived. Sirach 1:26 In the treasures of wisdom is understanding, and religiousness of knowledge: but to sinners wisdom is an abomination. Sirach 1:28 For he that is without fear, cannot be justified: for the wrath of his high spirits is his ruin. Sirach 1:29 A patient man shall bear for a time, and afterwards joy shall be restored to him. |
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