1All wisdom is from Yahweh, and with him it is forever.
2The sand of the seas, the drops of rain, and the days of eternity—who can count them?
3The height of the heavens, the breadth of the earth, and the depth of the abyss—who can explore them?
4Wisdom is greater than all these, and truth has prevailed from eternity.
5The root of wisdom—to whom has it been revealed? And its subtleties—who has known them?
6One is he, awesome alone, God, ruling over all its treasures.
7He examined her, saw her, and numbered her, and gave her to those who love him.
8He gave her to all flesh according to his will, and he granted her to those who love him.
9He himself created her, saw her, and numbered her; he poured her out upon all his works,
10and upon all flesh according to his gift, and he has supplied her to those who love him.
11The fear of Yahweh is glory and honor, greatness and a crown of splendor.
12The fear of Yahweh makes the heart rejoice; it gives gladness, grace, and length of days.
13For one who fears Yahweh, his end will be good, and at the end of his days he will be blessed.
14The beginning of wisdom is the fear of Yahweh; it was formed with the faithful in the womb.
15It was established with people of truth from of old, and his kindness is faithful to their descendants.
16The beginning of wisdom is the fear of Yahweh; it increases peace, life, and healing.
17It fills all its treasuries with delight, and its storehouses with its produce.
18The beginning of wisdom is the fear of Yahweh, and it drenches one with its abundant produce.
19It is a staff of strength and a support, praise and eternal glory for all who follow it.
20Its roots are forever, and its branches are length of days.
21Happy is the person who meditates on it; it is better for him than any treasure.
22Happy is the person who draws near to it and delights in its precepts.
23It will place an eternal crown on him, and everlasting merit among the holy ones.
24He will rejoice in it and it will rejoice in him, and it will not forsake him forever.
25The angels of God will rejoice in it and recount all the praise of Yahweh.
26This entire book is full of it; happy is the person who hears and acts.
27Hear me, you who fear God; listen and pay attention to my words. Who desires to possess it, an eternal inheritance and great joy?
28Hear and do all my words, and you will be written in the book of life.
29Love the fear of Yahweh, and let your heart be happy in it, and do not be afraid.
30Draw near and do not delay, and you will find life for your soul. When you are near, be like a mighty man, a man of valor.
31My son, do not be false in the fear of Yahweh, and do not approach him with a divided heart.
32Do not seek honor in it before people, and be very careful with your lips.
33Do not alter his word and do not fear, and do not bring a curse upon your soul.
34Lest Yahweh reveal your secrets and cast you down in the midst of the assembly.
35For you acted proudly in the fear of God, while your inner heart was full of deceit.
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