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Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 1:14-17 Good News Bible Anglicised (GNBDC)

14. To fear the Lord is the first step to Wisdom.Wisdom is given to the faithful in their mothers' wombs.

15. She has lived with us from ancient times,and generations to come will rely on her.

16. To fear the Lord is Wisdom at her fullest;she satisfies us completely with her gifts

17. and fills our homes and barnswith all that our hearts can desire.

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