Sirach 1:9

9 The Lord himself created her; he saw her; he measured her. The Lord poured her out over everything he made, to be with each person to the extent that God grants, and he supplied her abundantly to those who love him.

Sirach 1:9 In-Context

8 There is one who is wise, greatly feared, seated upon his throne.
9 The Lord himself created her; he saw her; he measured her. The Lord poured her out over everything he made, to be with each person to the extent that God grants, and he supplied her abundantly to those who love him.
11 Fear of the Lord is a person's glory, boasting, gladness, and crown of rejoicing.

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. b adds to 1:10 Love for the Lord is recognized as wisdom. He gives wisdom to the person to whom he appears as a vision of himself.
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