Wisdom of Ben Sira 1:19-21

New Catholic Bible

¹⁹ The Lord has seen and appraised her,
    showering down knowledge and discerning understanding
    and heightening the glory of those who possess her.
²⁰ The root of wisdom is fear of the Lord,
    and her branches bring forth long life.
[²¹ The fear of the Lord takes away sin,
    and he who perseveres turns away all anger.]^[a]