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Ben Sira 1:16-22 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

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.

19. Knowledge and full understanding she rains down;she heightens the glory of those who possess her.

20. The root of wisdom is to fear the Lord;her branches are long life.

21. The fear of the Lord drives away sins;where it abides it turns back all anger.

22. Unjust anger can never be justified;anger pulls a person to utter ruin.

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