Sirach 1

KING JAMES BIBLE	NEW AMERICAN BIBLE
1 All wisdom cometh from the Lord, and is with him for ever.	1 All wisdom comes from the LORD and with him it remains forever.
2 Who can number the sand of the sea, and the drops of rain, and the days of eternity?	2 The sand of the seashore, the drops of rain, the days of eternity: who can number these?
3 Who can find out the height of heaven, and the breadth of the earth, and the deep, and wisdom?	3 Heaven's height, earth's breadth, the depths of the abyss: who can explore these?
4 Wisdom hath been created before all things, and the understanding of prudence from everlasting.	4 Before all things else wisdom was created; and prudent understanding, from eternity.
5 The word of God most high is the fountain of wisdom; and her ways are everlasting commandments.	5 To whom has wisdom's root been revealed? Who knows her subtleties?
6 To whom hath the root of wisdom been revealed? or who hath known her wise counsels?	6 There is but one, wise and truly awe-inspiring, seated upon his throne:
7 [Unto whom hath the knowledge of wisdom been made manifest? and who hath understood her great experience?]	7 It is the LORD; he created her, has seen her and taken note of her.
8 There is one wise and greatly to be feared, the Lord sitting upon his throne.	8 He has poured her forth upon all his works, upon every living thing according to his bounty; he has lavished her upon his friends.
9 He created her, and saw her, and numbered her, and poured her out upon all his works.	9 Fear of the LORD is glory and splendor, gladness and a festive crown.
10 She is with all flesh according to his gift, and he hath given her to them that love him.	10 Fear of the LORD warms the heart, giving gladness and joy and length of days.
11 The fear of the Lord is honour, and glory, and gladness, and a crown of rejoicing.	11 He who fears the LORD will have a happy end; even on the day of his death he will be blessed.
12 The fear of the Lord maketh a merry heart, and giveth joy, and gladness, and a long life.	12 The beginning of wisdom is fear of the LORD, which is formed with the faithful in the womb.
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 devoted men was she created from of old, and with their children her beneficence abides.
14 To fear the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and it was created with the faithful in the womb.	14 Fullness of wisdom is fear of the LORD; she inebriates men with her fruits.
15 She hath built an everlasting foundation with men, and she shall continue with their seed.	15 Her entire house she fills with choice foods, her granaries with her harvest.
16 To fear the Lord is fulness of wisdom, and filleth men with her fruits.	16 Wisdom's garland is fear of the LORD, with blossoms of peace and perfect health.
17 She filleth all their house with things desirable, and the garners with her increase.	17 Knowledge and full understanding she showers down; she heightens the glory of those who possess her.
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 The root of wisdom is fear of the LORD; her branches are length of days.
19 Wisdom raineth down skill and knowledge of understanding standing, and exalteth them to honour that hold her fast.	19 One cannot justify unjust anger; anger plunges a man to his downfall.
20 The root of wisdom is to fear the Lord, and the branches thereof are long life.	20 A patient man need stand firm but for a time, and then contentment comes back to him.
21 The fear of the Lord driveth away sins: and where it is present, it turneth away wrath.	21 For a while he holds back his words, then the lips of many herald his wisdom.
22 A furious man cannot be justified; for the sway of his fury shall be his destruction.	22 Among wisdom's treasures is the paragon of prudence; but fear of the LORD is an abomination to the sinner.
23 A patient man will tear for a time, and afterward joy shall spring up unto him.	23 If you desire wisdom, keep the commandments, and the LORD will bestow her upon you;
24 He will hide his words for a time, and the lips of many shall declare his wisdom.	24 For fear of the LORD is wisdom and culture; loyal humility is his delight.
25 The parables of knowledge are in the treasures of wisdom: but godliness is an abomination to a sinner.	25 Be not faithless to the fear of the LORD, nor approach it with duplicity of heart.
26 If thou desire wisdom, keep the commandments, and the Lord shall give her unto thee.	26 Play not the hypocrite before men; over your lips keep watch.
27 For the fear of the Lord is wisdom and instruction: and faith and meekness are his delight.	27 Exalt not yourself lest you fall and bring upon you dishonor;
28 Distrust not the fear of the Lord when thou art poor: and come not unto him with a double heart.	28 For then the LORD will reveal your secrets and publicly cast you down,
29 Be not an hypocrite in the sight of men, and take good heed what thou speakest.	29 Because you approached the fear of the LORD with your heart full of guile.
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.