| 1. | comes from the LORD and with him it remains forever. |
| 2. | The sand of the seashore, the drops of rain, the days of eternity: who can number these? |
| 3. | Heaven's height, earth's breadth, the depths of the abyss: who can explore these? |
| 4. | Before all things else wisdom was created; and prudent understanding, from eternity. |
| 5. | To whom has wisdom's root been revealed? Who knows her subtleties? |
| 6. | There is but one, wise and truly awe-inspiring, seated upon his throne: |
| 7. | It is the LORD; he created her, has seen her and taken note of her. |
| 8. | He has poured her forth upon all his works, upon every living thing according to his bounty; he has lavished her upon his friends. |
| 9. | Fear of the LORD is glory and splendor, gladness and a festive crown. |
| 10. | Fear of the LORD warms the heart, giving gladness and joy and length of days. |
| 11. | He who fears the LORD will have a happy end; even on the day of his death he will be blessed. |
| 12. | The beginning of wisdom is fear of the LORD, which is formed with the faithful in the womb. |
| 13. | With devoted men was she created from of old, and with their children her beneficence abides. |
| 14. | Fullness of wisdom is fear of the LORD; she inebriates men with her fruits. |
| 15. | Her entire house she fills with choice foods, her granaries with her harvest. |
| 16. | Wisdom's garland is fear of the LORD, with blossoms of peace and perfect health. |
| 17. | Knowledge and full understanding she showers down; she heightens the glory of those who possess her. |
| 18. | The root of wisdom is fear of the LORD; her branches are length of days. |
| 19. | One cannot justify unjust anger; anger plunges a man to his downfall. |
| 20. | A patient man need stand firm but for a time, and then contentment comes back to him. |
| 21. | For a while he holds back his words, then the lips of many herald his wisdom. |
| 22. | Among wisdom's treasures is the paragon of prudence; but fear of the LORD is an abomination to the sinner. |
| 23. | If you desire wisdom, keep the commandments, and the LORD will bestow her upon you; |
| 24. | For fear of the LORD is wisdom and culture; loyal humility is his delight. |
| 25. | Be not faithless to the fear of the LORD, nor approach it with duplicity of heart. |
| 26. | Play not the hypocrite before men; over your lips keep watch. |
| 27. | Exalt not yourself lest you fall and bring upon you dishonor; |
| 28. | For then the LORD will reveal your secrets and publicly cast you down, |
| 29. | Because you approached the fear of the LORD with your heart full of guile. |
