Sirach 1

NEW AMERICAN BIBLE	DOUAI-RHEIMS
1 All wisdom comes from the LORD and with him it remains forever.	1 All wisdom is from the Lord God, and hath been always with him, and is before all time.
2 The sand of the seashore, the drops of rain, the days of eternity: who can number these?	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 Heaven's height, earth's breadth, the depths of the abyss: who can explore these?	3 Who hath searched out the wisdom of God that goeth before all things?
4 Before all things else wisdom was created; and prudent understanding, from eternity.	4 Wisdom hath been created before all things, and the understanding of prudence from everlasting.
5 To whom has wisdom's root been revealed? Who knows her subtleties?	5 The word of God on high is the fountain of wisdom, and her ways are everlasting commandments.
6 There is but one, wise and truly awe-inspiring, seated upon his throne:	6 To whom hath the root of wisdom been revealed, and who hath known her wise counsels?
7 It is the LORD; he created her, has seen her and taken note of her.	7 To whom hath the discipline of wisdom been revealed and made manifest? and who hath understood the multiplicity of her steps?
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.	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 Fear of the LORD is glory and splendor, gladness and a festive crown.	9 He created her in the Holy Ghost, and saw her, and numbered her, and measured her.
10 Fear of the LORD warms the heart, giving gladness and joy and length of days.	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 He who fears the LORD will have a happy end; even on the day of his death he will be blessed.	11 The fear of the Lord is honour, and glory, and gladness, and a crown of joy.
12 The beginning of wisdom is fear of the LORD, which is formed with the faithful in the womb.	12 The fear of the Lord shall delight the heart, and shall give joy, and gladness, and length of days.
13 With devoted men was she created from of old, and with their children her beneficence abides.	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 Fullness of wisdom is fear of the LORD; she inebriates men with her fruits.	14 The love of God is honourable wisdom.
15 Her entire house she fills with choice foods, her granaries with her harvest.	15 Ana they to whom she shall shew herself love her by the sight, and by the knowledge of her great works.
16 Wisdom's garland is fear of the LORD, with blossoms of peace and perfect health.	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 Knowledge and full understanding she showers down; she heightens the glory of those who possess her.	17 The fear of the Lord is the religiousness of knowledge.
18 The root of wisdom is fear of the LORD; her branches are length of days.	18 Religiousness shall keep and justify the heart, it shall give joy and gladness.
19 One cannot justify unjust anger; anger plunges a man to his downfall.	19 It shall go well with him that feareth the Lord, and in the days of his end he shall be blessed.
20 A patient man need stand firm but for a time, and then contentment comes back to him.	20 To fear God is the fulness of wisdom, and fulness is from the fruits thereof.
21 For a while he holds back his words, then the lips of many herald his wisdom.	21 She shall fill all her house with her increase, and the storehouses with her treasures.
22 Among wisdom's treasures is the paragon of prudence; but fear of the LORD is an abomination to the sinner.	22 The fear of the Lord is a crown of wisdom, filling up peace and the fruit of salvation:
23 If you desire wisdom, keep the commandments, and the LORD will bestow her upon you;	23 And it hath seen, and numbered her: but both are the gifts of God.
24 For fear of the LORD is wisdom and culture; loyal humility is his delight.	24 Wisdom shall distribute knowledge, and understanding of prudence: and exalteth the glory of them that hold her.
25 Be not faithless to the fear of the LORD, nor approach it with duplicity of heart.	25 The root of wisdom is to fear the Lord: and the branches thereof are longlived.
26 Play not the hypocrite before men; over your lips keep watch.	26 In the treasures of wisdom is understanding, and religiousness of knowledge: but to sinners wisdom is an abomination.
27 Exalt not yourself lest you fall and bring upon you dishonor;	27 The fear of the Lord driveth out sin:
28 For then the LORD will reveal your secrets and publicly cast you down,	28 For he that is without fear, cannot be justified: for the wrath of his high spirits is his ruin.
29 Because you approached the fear of the LORD with your heart full of guile.	29 A patient man shall bear for a time, and afterwards joy shall be restored to him.
	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.