16. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and was created with the faithful in the womb, and walks with elect women, and is known by the just and the faithful.
17. The fear of the Lord is the sanctity of knowledge.
18. Sanctity will guard and justify the heart, and will bestow happiness and joy.
19. It will be well with him who fears the Lord, and at the consummation of his days, he will be blessed.
20. To fear God is the fullness of wisdom, and it is a fullness from its fruits.
21. She will fill her entire house from her offspring, and storehouses from her treasures.
22. The fear of the Lord is the crown of wisdom, the completion of peace, and the fruit of salvation.
23. And the fear of the Lord has seen and numbered wisdom; but both are gifts of God.
24. Wisdom will distribute knowledge and an understanding of prudence; and she lifts up the glory of those who hold to her.
25. The root of wisdom is to fear the Lord, and its branches are long-lived.
26. In the treasures of wisdom is understanding and the sanctity of knowledge. But to sinners, wisdom is an abomination.
27. The fear of the Lord expels sin.
28. For he who is without fear is not able to be justified. For the disposition of his spirit is his undoing.
29. Those who are patient will suffer for a brief time, and afterwards, happiness will return.
30. A noble mind will hide his words for a brief time, and then the lips of many will declare his understanding.
31. Among the treasures of wisdom is the outward sign of discipline.
32. But to those who sin, the worship of God is an abomination.