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1:1 All wisdom is from Yahweh, And is with him for eternity.
1:2 The sand of the seas, and the drops of rain, And the days of eternity: who will number [them]? 1:3 The height of heaven, and the width of the earth, And the depth of the deep: who will search [them]? 1:4 Before all things, wisdom was allotted, And understanding of intelligence from eternity. 1:6 The root of wisdom, to whom was it revealed? And her secrets, who knew [them]? 1:8 There is one, he alone is to be feared, Yahweh, he rules over her treasuries; 1:9 He allotted her and numbered her, And poured her out on all his works, 1:10 Among all flesh according to his gift, And he supplied her to those who fear him. 1:11 The fear of the Lord is glory and exultation, And gladness and a crown of joy. 1:12 The fear of the Lord delights the heart. And gives gladness, and joy, and length of days. 1:13 For him who fears the Lord it will be well at the last. And in the day of his death he will find grace. 1:14 The beginning of wisdom is the fear of Yahweh, And with the faithful, she was interwoven in the womb; 1:15 Among men she constructed an eternal foundation, And among their seed, she will be trusted in. 1:16 The abundance of wisdom is the fear of Yahweh, And she soaks them with her nectar. 1:17 Their whole house she fills with delicacies, And their storehouses with her produce. 1:18 The crown of wisdom is the fear of Yahweh, Blossoming with peace and improving health. 1:19 She is a strong staff and a glorious stay; And lifted up the glory of those who held her. 1:20 The root of wisdom is to fear Yahweh, And her branches are length of days. 1:22 Unrighteous wrath cannot be justified, For the wrath of his anger will [occasion] his fall. 1:23 The longsuffering man endures until the [proper] time, And in the end joy will arise for him; 1:24 He hides his words until the [proper] time, And the lips of the faithful will declare his understanding. 1:25 In the treasures of wisdom there is a wise proverb, But godliness is an abomination to the sinner. 1:26 If you desire wisdom, keep the commandments. And the Lord will grant her freely to you. 1:27 For the fear of the Lord is wisdom and instruction, And faith and meekness are his good pleasure. 1:28 Do not disobey the fear of the Lord, And do not come near thereto with a double heart. 1:29 Do not be a hypocrite in the sight of men. And take heed to [the utterances of] your lips. 1:30 Do not exalt yourself lest you fall And bring upon your soul disgrace. And the Lord reveal your hidden [thoughts], And cast you down in the midst of the assembly, Because you did not come to the fear of the Lord, And your heart was full of deceit. |
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