Wisdom of Ben Sira 40:25-27

New Catholic Bible

²⁵ Gold and silver make one’s way secure,
    but better than either is sound advice.
²⁶ Riches and vigor build up self-confidence,
    but better than either is fear of God.
With the fear of the Lord, nothing is lacking;
    whoever has it does not need to seek any further help.
²⁷ The fear of God is a paradise of blessings
    and offers greater protection than any possible glory able to be achieved.