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Ben Sira 1:4-14
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Ben Sira 1:4-14
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Wisdom was created before anything else; understanding has always existed.
[a]
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Has anyone ever been shown where Wisdom originates? Does anyone understand her subtle cleverness?
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There is only one who is wise, and we must stand in awe before his throne.
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The Lord himself created Wisdom;
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he saw her and recognized her value, and so he filled everything he made with Wisdom.
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He gave some measure of Wisdom to everyone, but poured her out on those who love him.
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If you fear the Lord, honor and pride will be yours; you will be crowned with happiness and joy.
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To honor the Lord is a heartfelt delight; it will give you a long and happy life,
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and at the end of your days all will go well for you. God will bless you on the day of your death.
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To fear the Lord is the first step to Wisdom. Wisdom is given to the faithful in their mothers' wombs.
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Proverbs 8.22-31
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Ben Sira 24.9
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[a].
[Some manuscripts add verse 5:] The source of Wisdom is the word of God on high; her ways are eternal commands.
[b].
[Some manuscripts add verse 7:] To whom has the knowledge of Wisdom been revealed? Who has understood her great experience?
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.