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Ecclesiasticus 1:22-27 Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision 1752 (DRC1752)

22. The fear of the Lord is a crown of wisdom, filling up peace and the fruit of salvation:

23. And it hath seen, and numbered her: but both are the gifts of God.

24. Wisdom shall distribute knowledge, and understanding of prudence: and exalteth the glory of them that hold her.

25. The root of wisdom is to fear the Lord: and the branches thereof are longlived.

26. In the treasures of wisdom is understanding, and religiousness of knowledge: but to sinners wisdom is an abomination.

27. The fear of the Lord driveth out sin:

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