Verse (Click for Chapter) Good News Translation Fearing the Lord is Wisdom and an education in itself. He is pleased by loyalty and humility. New Revised Standard Version Contemporary English Version New American Bible 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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