Fear of the Lord is Wisdom
11 Fear of the Lord is a person's glory, boasting, gladness, and crown of rejoicing.
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Fear of the Lord will cheer the heart, and it will give gladness, joy, and a long life.
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Things will go well at the end for those who fear the Lord. They will be blessed at the time of death.
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Wisdom starts with fearing the Lord, and she is joined to the faithful even within the womb.
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Wisdom built her nest among human beings as an eternal foundation, and they will entrust their offspring to her.
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Wisdom is fully satisfied with fearing the Lord, and she will make people drunk with her fruits.
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She will fill all their houses with desirable things and fill their storehouses from her produce.
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Fearing the Lord is Wisdom's crowning garland, sprouting forth peace and restorative health.
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She rained down skill and insightful knowledge, and she raised up the reputation of those who held on to her.
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Fearing the Lord is Wisdom's root, and her branches yield a long life.
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Unjust anger won't be justified, for the tipping point of one's anger is one's downfall.
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Patient people will hold themselves back until the right moment, and afterward they will be paid back with joy.
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They will hide their words until the right moment, and many will talk about their good judgment.
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There are intelligent proverbs in Wisdom's treasuries, but sinners avoid godliness like the plague.
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If you want to find Wisdom, then keep the commandments, and the Lord will supply her to you in vast quantities.