Verse (Click for Chapter) Good News Translation Keep quiet until the right time to speak, and you will gain a reputation for good sense. New Revised Standard Version Contemporary English Version New American Bible Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Wisdom shall distribute knowledge, and understanding of prudence: and exalteth the glory of them that hold her. Sirach 1:22The fear of the Lord is a crown of wisdom, filling up peace and the fruit of salvation: Sirach 1:23 And it hath seen, and numbered her: but both are the gifts of God. 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. Context Sirach 1…23And it hath seen, and numbered her: but both are the gifts of God. 24Wisdom shall distribute knowledge, and understanding of prudence: and exalteth the glory of them that hold her. 25The root of wisdom is to fear the Lord: and the branches thereof are long-lived.… Cross References Sirach 1:22 The fear of the Lord is a crown of wisdom, filling up peace and the fruit of salvation: Sirach 1:23 And it hath seen, and numbered her: but both are the gifts of God. 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. |