Sirach 1 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021(NRSVUE)

Sirach 1In Praise of Wisdom

1 —who can search them out?

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8There is but one who is wise, greatly to be feared,

seated upon his throne: the Lord.

9It is he who created her;

he saw her and took her measure;

he poured her out upon all his works,

10 Fear of the Lord Is True Wisdom

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13 among humans an eternal foundation,

and among their descendants she will abide faithfully.

16 whole house with desirable goods

and their storehouses with her produce.

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22 Prov 29.22; Mt 5.22 Unjust anger cannot be justified,

for anger tips the scale to one’s ruin.

23 Ps 37.7–9 Those who are patient stay calm until the right moment,

and then cheerfulness comes back to them.

24 Prov 10.19 They hold back their words until the right moment,

and then the lips of many tell of their good sense.

25In the treasuries of wisdom is insightful analogy,

but godliness is an abomination to a sinner.

26 Eccl 2.26; Sir 21.11 If you desire wisdom, keep the commandments,

and the Lord will lavish her upon you.

27 Job 28.28; Isa 57.15; 66.2; Mt 5.5 For the fear of the Lord is wisdom and discipline;

fidelity and humility are his delight.

28 Jas 1.8; 4.8 Do not disobey the fear of the Lord;

do not approach him with a divided mind.

29 Sir 4.29; 5.13 Do not be a hypocrite before others,

and keep watch over your lips.

30 Prov 5.14; 26.26; Lk 14.11; 18.14 Do not exalt yourself, or you may fall

and bring dishonor upon yourself.

The Lord will reveal your secrets

and overthrow you before the whole congregation,

because you did not come in the fear of the Lord,

and your heart was full of deceit.