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To fear the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; she is created with the faithful in the womb.
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She made among men an eternal foundation, and among their descendants she will be trusted.
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To fear the Lord is wisdom's full measure; she satisfies men with her fruits;
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she fills their whole house with desirable goods, and their storehouses with her produce.
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The fear of the Lord is the crown of wisdom, making peace and perfect health to flourish.
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.