Verse (Click for Chapter) Good News Translation Wealth and strength give confidence, but the fear of the Lord can give you even greater confidence. When you fear the Lord you need nothing more; it is all the support you need. New Revised Standard Version Contemporary English Version New American Bible Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Riches and strength lift up the heart: but above these is the fear of the Lord. Sirach 40:24Brethren are a help in the time of trouble, but mercy shall deliver more than they. Sirach 40:25 Gold and silver make the feet stand sure: but wise counsel is above them both. Sirach 40:27 There is no want in the fear of the Lord, and it needeth not to seek for help. Sirach 40:28 The fear of the Lord is like a paradise of blessing, and they have covered it above all glory. Context Sirach 40…25Gold and silver make the feet stand sure: but wise counsel is above them both. 26Riches and strength lift up the heart: but above these is the fear of the Lord. 27There is no want in the fear of the Lord, and it needeth not to seek for help.… Cross References Sirach 40:24 Brethren are a help in the time of trouble, but mercy shall deliver more than they. Sirach 40:25 Gold and silver make the feet stand sure: but wise counsel is above them both. Sirach 40:27 There is no want in the fear of the Lord, and it needeth not to seek for help. Sirach 40:28 The fear of the Lord is like a paradise of blessing, and they have covered it above all glory. |