Sirach 40:26
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
Riches and strength build up confidence, but the fear of the Lord is better than either. There is no want in the fear of the Lord, and with it there is no need to seek for help.

Contemporary English Version
Many trust wealth and power, but if you obey the Lord, he will give you whatever you need if you will just ask.

New American Bible
Wealth and vigor make the heart exult, but better than either, fear of God. In the fear of the Lord there is no want; whoever has it need seek no other support.

Douay-Rheims Bible
Riches and strength lift up the heart: but above these is the fear of the Lord.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Riches and strength lift up the heart: but above these is the fear of the Lord.

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.

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.



(Sir. Si Ecclesiasticus eccles eccl)

Sirach 40:25
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