Sirach 1:16
King James VersionSource notes
“To fear the Lord is fulness of wisdom, and filleth men with her fruits.”
Context
13Whoso feareth the Lord, it shall go well with him at the last, and he shall find favour in the day of his death.
14To fear the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and it was created with the faithful in the womb.
15She hath built an everlasting foundation with men, and she shall continue with their seed.
16To fear the Lord is fulness of wisdom, and filleth men with her fruits.
17She filleth all their house with things desirable, and the garners with her increase.
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.
19Wisdom raineth down skill and knowledge of understanding standing, and exalteth them to honour that hold her fast.