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The root of wisdom—to whom has it been revealed?
    Her subtleties—who knows them?[a](A)

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  1. 1.6 Other ancient authorities add as 1.7: The knowledge of wisdom—to whom was it manifested? And her abundant experience—who has understood it?
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20 To fear the Lord is the root of wisdom,
    and her branches are long life.[a](A)

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  1. 1.20 Other ancient authorities add as 1.21: The fear of the Lord drives away sins, and where it abides, it will turn away all anger.
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