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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.[a]

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  1. 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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