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Sirach 1

30 verses · King James Version

  1. 1All wisdom cometh from the Lord, and is with him for ever.Compare translations of Sirach 1:1
  2. 2Who can number the sand of the sea, and the drops of rain, and the days of eternity?Compare translations of Sirach 1:2
  3. 3Who can find out the height of heaven, and the breadth of the earth, and the deep, and wisdom?Compare translations of Sirach 1:3
  4. 4Wisdom hath been created before all things, and the understanding of prudence from everlasting.Compare translations of Sirach 1:4
  5. 5The word of God most high is the fountain of wisdom; and her ways are everlasting commandments.Compare translations of Sirach 1:5
  6. 6To whom hath the root of wisdom been revealed? or who hath known her wise counsels?Compare translations of Sirach 1:6
  7. 7Unto whom hath the knowledge of wisdom been made manifest? and who hath understood her great experience?Compare translations of Sirach 1:7
  8. 8There is one wise and greatly to be feared, the Lord sitting upon his throne.Compare translations of Sirach 1:8
  9. 9He created her, and saw her, and numbered her, and poured her out upon all his works.Compare translations of Sirach 1:9
  10. 10She is with all flesh according to his gift, and he hath given her to them that love him.Compare translations of Sirach 1:10
  11. 11The fear of the Lord is honour, and glory, and gladness, and a crown of rejoicing.Compare translations of Sirach 1:11
  12. 12The fear of the Lord maketh a merry heart, and giveth joy, and gladness, and a long life.Compare translations of Sirach 1:12
  13. 13Whoso feareth the Lord, it shall go well with him at the last, and he shall find favour in the day of his death.Compare translations of Sirach 1:13
  14. 14To fear the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and it was created with the faithful in the womb.Compare translations of Sirach 1:14
  15. 15She hath built an everlasting foundation with men, and she shall continue with their seed.Compare translations of Sirach 1:15
  16. 16To fear the Lord is fulness of wisdom, and filleth men with her fruits.Compare translations of Sirach 1:16
  17. 17She filleth all their house with things desirable, and the garners with her increase.Compare translations of Sirach 1:17
  18. 18The fear of the Lord is a crown of wisdom, making peace and perfect health to flourish; both which are the gifts of God: and it enlargeth their rejoicing that love him.Compare translations of Sirach 1:18
  19. 19Wisdom raineth down skill and knowledge of understanding standing, and exalteth them to honour that hold her fast.Compare translations of Sirach 1:19
  20. 20The root of wisdom is to fear the Lord, and the branches thereof are long life.Compare translations of Sirach 1:20
  21. 21The fear of the Lord driveth away sins: and where it is present, it turneth away wrath.Compare translations of Sirach 1:21
  22. 22A furious man cannot be justified; for the sway of his fury shall be his destruction.Compare translations of Sirach 1:22
  23. 23A patient man will tear for a time, and afterward joy shall spring up unto him.Compare translations of Sirach 1:23
  24. 24He will hide his words for a time, and the lips of many shall declare his wisdom.Compare translations of Sirach 1:24
  25. 25The parables of knowledge are in the treasures of wisdom: but godliness is an abomination to a sinner.Compare translations of Sirach 1:25
  26. 26If thou desire wisdom, keep the commandments, and the Lord shall give her unto thee.Compare translations of Sirach 1:26
  27. 27For the fear of the Lord is wisdom and instruction: and faith and meekness are his delight.Compare translations of Sirach 1:27
  28. 28Distrust not the fear of the Lord when thou art poor: and come not unto him with a double heart.Compare translations of Sirach 1:28
  29. 29Be not an hypocrite in the sight of men, and take good heed what thou speakest.Compare translations of Sirach 1:29
  30. 30Exalt not thyself, lest thou fall, and bring dishonour upon thy soul, and so God discover thy secrets, and cast thee down in the midst of the congregation, because thou camest not in truth to the fear of the Lord, but thy heart is full of deceit.Compare translations of Sirach 1:30