Font Size
Sirach 1:18-20
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
Sirach 1:18-20
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
18 The fear of the Lord is the crown of wisdom,
making peace and perfect health to flourish.[a]
19 She rained down knowledge and discerning comprehension,
and she heightened the glory of those who held her fast.
20 To fear the Lord is the root of wisdom,
and her branches are long life.[b]
Footnotes
- Sirach 1:18 Other ancient authorities add Both are gifts of God for peace; glory opens out for those who love him. He saw her and took her measure.
- Sirach 1:20 Other ancient authorities add as verse 21, The fear of the Lord drives away sins; and where it abides, it will turn away all anger.
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition (NRSVCE)
New Revised Standard Version Bible: Catholic Edition, copyright © 1989, 1993 the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Bible Gateway Recommends
NRSV Catholic Edition Bible, Easter Lily--hardcover
Retail: $29.99
Our Price: $19.99
Save: $10.00 (33%)
NRSV Catholic Bible, Personal Size, Comfort Print, Leathersoft, Brown
Retail: $49.99
Our Price: $33.99
Save: $16.00 (32%)
NRSV Catholic Thinline Bible, Comfort Print--soft leather-look, black
Retail: $49.99
Our Price: $32.99
Save: $17.00 (34%)
NRSV Catholic Childs 1st Communion Bible, Paper Over Board
Retail: $21.00
Our Price: $18.99
Save: $2.01 (10%)
NRSV Catholic Bible, Large Print, Comfort Print, Leathersoft, Black
Retail: $59.99
Our Price: $40.99
Save: $19.00 (32%)
Novum Testamentum Graece, Nestle-Aland 28th Edition with NRSV/REB Greek-English New Testament
Retail: $135.95
Our Price: $121.99
Save: $13.96 (10%)