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Sirach 1:11
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Fear of the Lord Is True Wisdom

11 The fear of the Lord is glory and exultation
    and gladness and a crown of rejoicing.(A)

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Sirach 1:12
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12 The fear of the Lord delights the heart
    and gives gladness and joy and long life.[a](A)

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  1. 1.12 Other ancient authorities add The fear of the Lord is a gift from the Lord; also for love he makes firm paths.
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Sirach 10:22
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22 The guest and the stranger[a] and the poor—
    their boast is the fear of the Lord.(A)

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  1. 10.22 Heb: Gk The rich and the eminent
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