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14 To fear the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;
    she is created with the faithful in the womb.
15 She made[a] among men an eternal foundation,
    and among their descendants she will be trusted.
16 To fear the Lord is wisdom’s full measure;
    she satisfies[b] men with her fruits;

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  1. Sirach 1:15 Gk made as nest
  2. Sirach 1:16 Gk intoxicates

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