Wisdom's garland is fear of the LORD, with blossoms of peace and perfect health.
The root of wisdom is fear of the LORD; her branches are length of days. One cannot justify unjust anger; anger plunges a man to his downfall.
A patient man need stand firm but for a time, and then contentment comes back to him. For a while he holds back his words, then the lips of many herald his wisdom.
Among wisdom's treasures is the paragon of prudence; but fear of the LORD is an abomination to the sinner. If you desire wisdom, keep the commandments, and the LORD will bestow her upon you.
For fear of the LORD is wisdom and culture; loyal humility is his delight. Be not faithless to the fear of the LORD, nor approach it with duplicity of heart. Play not the hypocrite before men; over your lips keep watch.
Exalt not yourself lest you fall and bring upon you dishonor; for then the LORD will reveal your secrets and publicly cast you down, because you approached the fear of the LORD with your heart full of guile.
Sirach 1:16, 20-30
The root of wisdom is fear of the LORD; her branches are length of days. One cannot justify unjust anger; anger plunges a man to his downfall.
A patient man need stand firm but for a time, and then contentment comes back to him. For a while he holds back his words, then the lips of many herald his wisdom.
Among wisdom's treasures is the paragon of prudence; but fear of the LORD is an abomination to the sinner. If you desire wisdom, keep the commandments, and the LORD will bestow her upon you.
For fear of the LORD is wisdom and culture; loyal humility is his delight. Be not faithless to the fear of the LORD, nor approach it with duplicity of heart. Play not the hypocrite before men; over your lips keep watch.
Exalt not yourself lest you fall and bring upon you dishonor; for then the LORD will reveal your secrets and publicly cast you down, because you approached the fear of the LORD with your heart full of guile.
Sirach 1:16, 20-30