Ben Sira 1:18-26 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

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.

23. Until the right time, the patient remain calm,then cheerfulness comes back to them.

24. Until the right time they hold back their words;then the lips of many will tell of their good sense.

25. Among wisdom’s treasures is the model for knowledge;but godliness is an abomination to the sinner.

26. If you desire wisdom, keep the commandments,and the Lord will bestow her upon you;

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