Ben Sira 1:12-14
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
12 The fear of the Lord rejoices the heart,
giving gladness, joy, and long life.[a]
13 Those who fear the Lord will be happy at the end,
even on the day of death they will be blessed.
14 The beginning of wisdom is to fear the Lord;
she is created with the faithful in the womb.(A)
Footnotes
- 1:12
Other ancient texts read as v. 12cd:
Fear of the Lord is the Lord’s gift;
also for love he makes firm paths.
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