| 1 All wisdom comes from the LORD and with him it remains forever. |
| 2 The sand of the seashore, the drops of rain, the days of eternity: who can number these? |
| 3 Heaven's height, earth's breadth, the depths of the abyss: who can explore these? |
| 4 Before all things else wisdom was created; and prudent understanding, from eternity. |
| 5 To whom has wisdom's root been revealed? Who knows her subtleties? |
| 6 There is but one, wise and truly awe-inspiring, seated upon his throne: |
| 7 It is the LORD; he created her, has seen her and taken note of her. |
| 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 Fear of the LORD is glory and splendor, gladness and a festive crown. |
| 10 Fear of the LORD warms the heart, giving gladness and joy and length of days. |
| 11 He who fears the LORD will have a happy end; even on the day of his death he will be blessed. |
| 12 The beginning of wisdom is fear of the LORD, which is formed with the faithful in the womb. |
| 13 With devoted men was she created from of old, and with their children her beneficence abides. |
| 14 Fullness of wisdom is fear of the LORD; she inebriates men with her fruits. |
| 15 Her entire house she fills with choice foods, her granaries with her harvest. |
| 16 Wisdom's garland is fear of the LORD, with blossoms of peace and perfect health. |
| 17 Knowledge and full understanding she showers down; she heightens the glory of those who possess her. |
| 18 The root of wisdom is fear of the LORD; her branches are length of days. |
| 19 One cannot justify unjust anger; anger plunges a man to his downfall. |
| 20 A patient man need stand firm but for a time, and then contentment comes back to him. |
| 21 For a while he holds back his words, then the lips of many herald his wisdom. |
| 22 Among wisdom's treasures is the paragon of prudence; but fear of the LORD is an abomination to the sinner. |
| 23 If you desire wisdom, keep the commandments, and the LORD will bestow her upon you; |
| 24 For fear of the LORD is wisdom and culture; loyal humility is his delight. |
| 25 Be not faithless to the fear of the LORD, nor approach it with duplicity of heart. |
| 26 Play not the hypocrite before men; over your lips keep watch. |
| 27 Exalt not yourself lest you fall and bring upon you dishonor; |
| 28 For then the LORD will reveal your secrets and publicly cast you down, |
| 29 Because you approached the fear of the LORD with your heart full of guile. |