Ben Sira 25:11

11 Such a person has no equal, because the fear of the Lord is the most important thing in the world.

Ben Sira 25:11 In-Context

11 Such a person has no equal, because the fear of the Lord is the most important thing in the world.

13 No wound is as serious as wounded love. No troubles are as serious as the troubles that women cause.

Footnotes

• [a]. [Some manuscripts add verse 12:] Fearing the Lord is the first step toward loving him, and faith is the first step toward loyalty to him.