Sirach 2:15-17
Revised Standard Version
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.
Sirach 19:20
Revised Standard Version
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 21:6
Revised Standard Version
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
Revised Standard Version
Wisdom and Foolishness
11 Whoever keeps the law controls his thoughts,
and wisdom is the fulfilment of the fear of the Lord.
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