Matthew 10:28
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28 And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul; rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell.[a]
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- Matthew 10:28 Greek Gehenna
Sirach 1:11-20
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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.
12 The fear of the Lord delights the heart,
and gives gladness and joy and long life.
13 With him who fears the Lord it will go well at the end;
on the day of his death he will be blessed.
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;
17 she fills their whole house with desirable goods,
and their storehouses with her produce.
18 The fear of the Lord is the crown of wisdom,
making peace and perfect health to flourish.
19 He saw her and apportioned her;
he rained down knowledge and discerning comprehension,
and he exalted the glory of those who held her fast.
20 To fear the Lord is the root of wisdom,
and her branches are long life.[c]
Footnotes
- Sirach 1:15 Gk made as nest
- Sirach 1:16 Gk intoxicates
- Sirach 1:20 Other authorities add as verse 21, The fear of the Lord drives away sins; and where it abides, it will turn away all anger.
Sirach 1:26-28
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26 If you desire wisdom, keep the commandments,
and the Lord will supply it for you.
27 For the fear of the Lord is wisdom and instruction,
and he delights in fidelity and meekness.
28 Do not disobey the fear of the Lord;
do not approach him with a divided mind.
Sirach 2:10-17
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10 Consider the ancient generations and see:
who ever trusted in the Lord and was put to shame?
Or who ever persevered in the fear of the Lord[a] and was forsaken?
Or who ever called upon him and was overlooked?
11 For the Lord is compassionate and merciful;
he forgives sins and saves in time of affliction.
12 Woe to timid hearts and to slack hands,
and to the sinner who walks along two ways!
13 Woe to the faint heart, for it has no trust!
Therefore it will not be sheltered.
14 Woe to you who have lost your endurance!
What will you do when the Lord punishes you?
15 Those who fear the Lord will not disobey his words,
and those who love him will keep his ways.
16 Those who fear the Lord will seek his approval,
and those who love him will be filled with the law.
17 Those who fear the Lord will prepare their hearts,
and will humble themselves before him.
Footnotes
- Sirach 2:10 Gk of him
Sirach 3:7
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7 he will serve his parents as his masters.[a]
Footnotes
- Sirach 3:7 In other authorities this line is preceded by Whoever fears the Lord will honor his father,
Sirach 4:28
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28 Strive even to death for the truth
and the Lord God will fight for you.
Sirach 10:19
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Persons Deserving Honor
19 What race is worthy of honor?
The human race.
What race is worthy of honor?
Those who fear the Lord.
What race is unworthy of honor?
The human race.
What race is unworthy of honor?
Those who transgress the commandments.
Sirach 15:1
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15 The man who fears the Lord will do this,
and he who holds to the law will obtain wisdom.[a]
Footnotes
- Sirach 15:1 Gk her
Sirach 15:13
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13 The Lord hates all abominations,
and they are not loved by those who fear him.
Sirach 15:18-20
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18 For great is the wisdom of the Lord;
he is mighty in power and sees everything;
19 his eyes are on those who fear him,
and he knows every deed of man.
20 He has not commanded any one to be ungodly,
and he has not given any one permission to sin.
Sirach 19:18-20
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True and False Wisdom
20 All wisdom is the fear of the Lord,
and in all wisdom there is the fulfilment of the law.[a]
Footnotes
- Sirach 19:20 Other authorities add and the knowledge of his omnipotence. 21 When a servant says to his master, “I will not act as you wish,” even if later he does it, he angers the one who supports him.
Sirach 19:24
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24 Better is the God-fearing man who lacks intelligence,
than the highly prudent man who transgresses the law.
Sirach 21:6
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6 Whoever hates reproof walks in the steps of the sinner,
but he that fears the Lord will repent in his heart.
Sirach 21:11
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Wisdom and Foolishness
11 Whoever keeps the law controls his thoughts,
and wisdom is the fulfilment of the fear of the Lord.
Sirach 27:3
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3 If a man is not steadfast and zealous in the fear of the Lord,
his house will be quickly overthrown.
Sirach 32:14
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The Providence of God
14 He who fears the Lord will accept his discipline,
and those who rise early to seek him[a] will find favor.
Footnotes
- Sirach 32:14 Other authorities omit to seek him
Sirach 33:1
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33 No evil will befall the man who fears the Lord,
but in trial he will deliver him again and again.
Sirach 34:13-15
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Fear the Lord
13 The spirit of those who fear the Lord will live,
for their hope is in him who saves them.
14 He who fears the Lord will not be timid,
nor play the coward, for he is his hope.
15 Blessed is the soul of the man who fears the Lord!
To whom does he look? And who is his support?
Proverbs 2:1-5
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The Value of Wisdom
2 My son, if you receive my words
and treasure up my commandments with you,
2 making your ear attentive to wisdom
and inclining your heart to understanding;
3 yes, if you cry out for insight
and raise your voice for understanding,
4 if you seek it like silver
and search for it as for hidden treasures;
5 then you will understand the fear of the Lord
and find the knowledge of God.
Proverbs 10:24
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24 What the wicked dreads will come upon him,
but the desire of the righteous will be granted.
Proverbs 29:25
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25 The fear of man lays a snare,
but he who trusts in the Lord is safe.
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