Ben Sira 1:12

12 The fear of the Lord maketh a merry heart, and giveth joy and gladness and a long life.

Ben Sira 1:12 In-Context

10 She is with all flesh according to His gift, and He hath given her to them that love Him.
11 The fear of the Lord is honor and glory and gladness, and a crown of rejoicing.
12 The fear of the Lord maketh a merry heart, and giveth joy and gladness and a long life.
13 Whoso feareth the Lord, it shall go well with him at the last, and he shall find favor in the day of his death.
14 To fear the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and it was created with the faithful in the womb.
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