Sirach 1:2-12
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2 Who can number the sand of the sea, and the drops of rain, and the days of eternity?
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3 Who can find out the height of heaven, and the breadth of the earth, and the deep, and wisdom?
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4 Wisdom hath been created before all things, and the understanding of prudence from everlasting.
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5 The word of God most high is the fountain of wisdom; and her ways are everlasting commandments.
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6 To whom hath the root of wisdom been revealed? or who hath known her wise counsels?
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7 [Unto whom hath the knowledge of wisdom been made manifest? and who hath understood her great experience?]
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8 There is one wise and greatly to be feared, the Lord sitting upon his throne.
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9 He created her, and saw her, and numbered her, and poured her out upon all his works.
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10 She is with all flesh according to his gift, and he hath given her to them that love him.
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11 The fear of the Lord is honour, and glory, and gladness, and a crown of rejoicing.
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12 The fear of the Lord maketh a merry heart, and giveth joy, and gladness, and a long life.