Sirach 1:9-11

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⁹It is he who created her;
    he saw her and took her measure;
    he poured her out upon all his works,
¹⁰upon all the living according to his gift;
    he lavished her upon those who love him.^[a]

Fear of the Lord Is True Wisdom

¹¹The fear of the Lord is glory and exultation,
and gladness and a crown of rejoicing.

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Footnotes

Sirach 1:10 Other ancient authorities add Love of the Lord is glorious wisdom; to those to whom he appears he apportions her, that they may see him.

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