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Sirach 1:19-21
Wycliffe Bible
Sirach 1:19-21
Wycliffe Bible
19 Wisdom shall part the cunning (or the knowing) and understanding of prudence; and it enhanceth the glory of them, that hold it.
20 The root of wisdom is for to dread God; forsooth the branches thereof be long (en)during [or The root of wisdom is to dread God; the branches forsooth of it long living]. Understanding and religiosity of cunning (or of knowing) be in the treasures of wisdom; but wisdom is abomination to sinners.
21 The dread of the Lord putteth away sin, for he that is without dread of God, may not be justified [or shall not be able to be justified];
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Wycliffe Bible (WYC)
2001 by Terence P. Noble