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Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 1:18

In 4 translations

KJV
The fear of the Lord is a crown of wisdom, making peace and perfect health to flourish; both which are the gifts of God: and it enlargeth their rejoicing that love him.
WEB
The fear of the Lord is the crown of wisdom, making peace and perfect health to flourish.Gr. health of cure.The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities: Both are gifts of God for peace; glory opens out for those who love him. He saw her and took her measure.
DRC1:22
The fear of the Lord is a crown of wisdom, filling up peace and the fruit of salvation: And it hath seen, and numbered her: but both are the gifts of God.
LXXE
The fear of the Lord is a crown of wisdom, making peace and perfect health to flourish.

Original-language editions

LXX-Br
Στέφανος σοφίας φόβος Κυρίου, ἀναθάλλων εἰρήνην καὶ ὑγίειαν ἰάσεως·
Verse numbering differs between Bibles
  • 1:22-23 in some Bibles
  • 1:18a in most Bibles
  • 1:18b in most Bibles

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