Sirach 1:14-16

Good News Translation

¹⁴ To fear the Lord is the first step to Wisdom.
    Wisdom is given to the faithful in their mothers' wombs.
¹⁵ She has lived with us from ancient times,
    and generations to come will rely on her.
¹⁶ To fear the Lord is Wisdom at her fullest;
    she satisfies us completely with her gifts