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Sirach 1:21
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Sirach 1:21
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The fear of the Lord driveth away sins: and where it is present, it turneth away wrath.
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19
Wisdom raineth down skill and knowledge of understanding standing, and exalteth them to honour that hold her fast.
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The root of wisdom is to fear the Lord, and the branches thereof are long life.
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The fear of the Lord driveth away sins: and where it is present, it turneth away wrath.
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A furious man cannot be justified; for the sway of his fury shall be his destruction.
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A patient man will tear for a time, and afterward joy shall spring up unto him.
The Brenton translation of the Septuagint is in the public domain.