The Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach, or Ecclesiasticus 1

1All wisdom comes from the Lord, 2The sand of the seas, and the drops of rain, 3The height of the heaven, and the breadth of the earth, them out? 4Wisdom has been created before all things, 5Verses 5 and 7 are omitted by the best authorities 6To whom has the root of wisdom been revealed? 7Verses 5 and 7 are omitted by the best authorities 8There is one wise, greatly to be feared, 9He created her, 10She is with all flesh according to his gift; 11The fear of the Lord is glory, and exultation, 12The fear of the Lord will delight the heart, 13Whoso fears the Lord, it will go well with him at the last, 14To fear the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; 15With men she laid an eternal foundation; Gr. nested. 16To fear the Lord is the fulness of wisdom; 17She will fill all her house with desirable things, 18The fear of the Lord is the crown of wisdom, perfect health to flourish. Gr. health of cure. The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities. 19He both saw and counted her; 20To fear the Lord is the root of wisdom; 21Verse 21 is omitted by the best authorities. 22Unjust wrath can never be justified; 23A man that is longsuffering will bear Most authorities read resist. for a season, Or, until his season 24He will hide his words for a season, Or, until his season 25A parable of knowledge is in the treasures of wisdom; 26If you desire wisdom, keep the commandments, 27For the fear of the Lord is wisdom and instruction; in faith and meekness is his good pleasure. 28Disobey not the fear of the Lord; The remainder of this line is omitted by the best authorities. 29Be not a hypocrite in the mouths of men; 30Exalt not yourself, lest you fall, so the Lord will reveal your secrets,