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Ben Sira 1:10-18 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

10. upon every living thing according to his bounty,lavished her upon those who love him.

11. The fear of the Lord is glory and exultation,gladness and a festive crown.

12. The fear of the Lord rejoices the heart,giving gladness, joy, and long life.

13. Those who fear the Lord will be happy at the end,even on the day of death they will be blessed.

14. The beginning of wisdom is to fear the Lord;she is created with the faithful in the womb.

15. With the godly she was created from of old,and with their descendants she will keep faith.

16. The fullness of wisdom is to fear the Lord;she inebriates them with her fruits.

17. Their entire house she fills with choice foods,their granaries with her produce.

18. The crown of wisdom is the fear of the Lord,flowering with peace and perfect health.

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