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18 To fear the Lord is the flower of Wisdom
    that blossoms with peace and good health.[a]
19 She sends knowledge and understanding like the rain,
    and increases the honor of those who receive her.
20 (A)To fear the Lord is the root of Wisdom;
    her branches are long life.[b]

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Footnotes

  1. Sirach 1:18 Some manuscripts add: He saw her and recognized her value (see 1.9).
  2. Sirach 1:20 Some manuscripts add verse 21: Honoring the Lord takes sin away; where the fear of the Lord is found, it turns away anger.

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