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Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 1:20

In 4 translations

KJV
The root of wisdom is to fear the Lord, and the branches thereof are long life.
WEB
To fear the Lord is the root of wisdom. Her branches are length of days.
DRC1:25
The root of wisdom is to fear the Lord: and the branches thereof are longlived. In the treasures of wisdom is understanding, and religiousness of knowledge: but to sinners wisdom is an abomination.
LXXE
The root of wisdom is to fear the Lord, and the branches thereof are long life.

Original-language editions

LXX-Br
Ῥίζα σοφίας φοβεῖσθαι τὸν Κύριον, καὶ οἱ κλάδοι αὐτῆς μακροημέρευσις.
Verse numbering differs between Bibles
  • 1:25-26 in some Bibles
  • 1:20a in most Bibles
  • 1:20b in most Bibles

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