Sirach 1

KING JAMES BIBLE	DOUAI-RHEIMS
1 All wisdom cometh from the Lord, and is with him for ever.	1 All wisdom is from the Lord God, and hath been always with him, and is before all time.
2 Who can number the sand of the sea, and the drops of rain, and the days of eternity?	2 Who hath numbered the sand of the sea, and the drops of rain, and the days of the world? Who hath measured the height of heaven, and the breadth of the earth, and the depth of the abyss?
3 Who can find out the height of heaven, and the breadth of the earth, and the deep, and wisdom?	3 Who hath searched out the wisdom of God that goeth before all things?
4 Wisdom hath been created before all things, and the understanding of prudence from everlasting.	4 Wisdom hath been created before all things, and the understanding of prudence from everlasting.
5 The word of God most high is the fountain of wisdom; and her ways are everlasting commandments.	5 The word of God on high is the fountain of wisdom, and her ways are everlasting commandments.
6 To whom hath the root of wisdom been revealed? or who hath known her wise counsels?	6 To whom hath the root of wisdom been revealed, and who hath known her wise counsels?
7 [Unto whom hath the knowledge of wisdom been made manifest? and who hath understood her great experience?]	7 To whom hath the discipline of wisdom been revealed and made manifest? and who hath understood the multiplicity of her steps?
8 There is one wise and greatly to be feared, the Lord sitting upon his throne.	8 There is one most high Creator Almighty, and a powerful king, and greatly to be feared, who sitteth upon his throne, and is the God of dominion.
9 He created her, and saw her, and numbered her, and poured her out upon all his works.	9 He created her in the Holy Ghost, and saw her, and numbered her, and measured her.
10 She is with all flesh according to his gift, and he hath given her to them that love him.	10 And he poured her out upon all his works, and upon all flesh according to his gift, and hath given her to them that love him.
11 The fear of the Lord is honour, and glory, and gladness, and a crown of rejoicing.	11 The fear of the Lord is honour, and glory, and gladness, and a crown of joy.
12 The fear of the Lord maketh a merry heart, and giveth joy, and gladness, and a long life.	12 The fear of the Lord shall delight the heart, and shall give joy, and gladness, and length of days.
13 Whoso feareth the Lord, it shall go well with him at the last, and he shall find favour in the day of his death.	13 With him that feareth the Lord, it shall go well in the latter end, and in the day of his death he shall be blessed.
14 To fear the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and it was created with the faithful in the womb.	14 The love of God is honourable wisdom.
15 She hath built an everlasting foundation with men, and she shall continue with their seed.	15 Ana they to whom she shall shew herself love her by the sight, and by the knowledge of her great works.
16 To fear the Lord is fulness of wisdom, and filleth men with her fruits.	16 The fear of the Lord Is the beginning of wisdom, and was created with the faithful in the womb, it walketh with chosen women, and is known with the just and faithful.
17 She filleth all their house with things desirable, and the garners with her increase.	17 The fear of the Lord is the religiousness of knowledge.
18 The fear of the Lord is a crown of wisdom, making peace and perfect health to flourish; both which are the gifts of God: and it enlargeth their rejoicing that love him.	18 Religiousness shall keep and justify the heart, it shall give joy and gladness.
19 Wisdom raineth down skill and knowledge of understanding standing, and exalteth them to honour that hold her fast.	19 It shall go well with him that feareth the Lord, and in the days of his end he shall be blessed.
20 The root of wisdom is to fear the Lord, and the branches thereof are long life.	20 To fear God is the fulness of wisdom, and fulness is from the fruits thereof.
21 The fear of the Lord driveth away sins: and where it is present, it turneth away wrath.	21 She shall fill all her house with her increase, and the storehouses with her treasures.
22 A furious man cannot be justified; for the sway of his fury shall be his destruction.	22 The fear of the Lord is a crown of wisdom, filling up peace and the fruit of salvation:
23 A patient man will tear for a time, and afterward joy shall spring up unto him.	23 And it hath seen, and numbered her: but both are the gifts of God.
24 He will hide his words for a time, and the lips of many shall declare his wisdom.	24 Wisdom shall distribute knowledge, and understanding of prudence: and exalteth the glory of them that hold her.
25 The parables of knowledge are in the treasures of wisdom: but godliness is an abomination to a sinner.	25 The root of wisdom is to fear the Lord: and the branches thereof are longlived.
26 If thou desire wisdom, keep the commandments, and the Lord shall give her unto thee.	26 In the treasures of wisdom is understanding, and religiousness of knowledge: but to sinners wisdom is an abomination.
27 For the fear of the Lord is wisdom and instruction: and faith and meekness are his delight.	27 The fear of the Lord driveth out sin:
28 Distrust not the fear of the Lord when thou art poor: and come not unto him with a double heart.	28 For he that is without fear, cannot be justified: for the wrath of his high spirits is his ruin.
29 Be not an hypocrite in the sight of men, and take good heed what thou speakest.	29 A patient man shall bear for a time, and afterwards joy shall be restored to him.
30 Exalt not thyself, lest thou fall, and bring dishonour upon thy soul, and so God discover thy secrets, and cast thee down in the midst of the congregation, because thou camest not in truth to the fear of the Lord, but thy heart is full of deceit.	30 A good understanding will hide his words for a time, and the lips of many shall declare his wisdom.
	31 In the treasures of wisdom is the signification of discipline:
	32 But the worship of God is an abomination to a sinner.
	33 Son, if thou desire wisdom, keep justice, and God will give her to thee.
	34 For the fear of the Lord is wisdom and discipline: and that which is agreeable to him,
	35 Is faith, and meekness: and he will fill up his treasures.
	36 Be not incredulous to the fear of the Lord: and come not to him with a double heart.
	37 Be not a hypocrite in the sight of men, and let not thy lips be a stumblingblock to thee.
	38 Watch over them, lest thou fall, and bring dishonour upon thy soul,
	39 And God discover thy secrets, and cast thee down in the midst of the congregation.
	40 Because thou camest to the Lord wickedly, and thy heart is full of guile and deceit.