Ecclesiasticus 1
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1 # See Wis. 8.21. All wisdom cometh from the Lord,
And #Prov. 8.22. Cp. Wis. 9.4. & John 1.1.is with him for ever.
2The #Cp. ch. 18.10. & Ps. 139.18.sand of the seas, and the #Cp. 2 Esd. 5.36.drops of rain,
And the days of eternity, who shall number?
3 # Cp. Prov. 30.4. The height of the heaven, and the breadth of the earth,
And the deep, and wisdom, who shall search them out?
4 #
Prov. 3.19 & 8.23. Cp. Col. 1.15,16. Wisdom hath been created before all things,
And the understanding of prudence from everlasting. #1.4 Verses 5 and 7 are omitted by the best authorities.
6 # Cp. Wis. 9.13. To whom hath the root of wisdom been revealed?
And who hath known her shrewd counsels?#1.6 Verses 5 and 7 are omitted by the best authorities.
8There is #Rom. 16.27.one wise, greatly to be feared,
The Lord sitting upon his throne:
9He created her,
# ver. 19. And saw, and numbered her,
And poured her out #Wis. 7.24 & 8.1.upon all his works.
10 # Cp. ch. 17.7. She is with all flesh according to his gift;
And he gave her freely #Eccles. 2.26.to them that love him.
11 # Cp. ch. 9.16 & 10.22. The fear of the Lord is glory, and exultation,
And gladness, and #ch. 6.31., Cp. ch. 15.6.a crown of rejoicing.
12The fear of the Lord shall delight the heart,
And shall give gladness, and joy, and #Cp. Prov. 9.11.length of days.
13Whoso feareth the Lord, #Ps. 37.37. Is. 57.2.it shall go well with him at the last,
And in the day of his death he shall be blessed.
14 #
Ps. 111.10. Prov. 1.7 & 9.10. To fear the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;
And it was created together with the faithful in the womb.
15 # See ch. 24.6-8. With men she #1.15 Gr. nested.laid an eternal foundation;
And with their seed shall she be had in trust.
16 #
Ps. 111.10. Prov. 1.7 & 9.10. To fear the Lord is the fulness of wisdom;
And she satiateth men with #Cp. Prov. 8.19.her fruits.
17She shall fill all her house with desirable things,
And her garners with her produce.
18The fear of the Lord is the crown of wisdom,
Making peace and #1.18 Gr. health of cure.perfect health to flourish. #1.18 The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.
19 # ver. 9. He both saw and numbered her;
He rained down skill and knowledge of understanding,
And #Cp. Prov. 4.8.exalted the honour of them that hold her fast.
20 #
Ps. 111.10. Prov. 1.7 & 9.10. To fear the Lord is #ver. 6.the root of wisdom;
And her branches are #Cp. Prov. 9.11.length of days. #1.20 Verse 21 is omitted by the best authorities.
22 # Cp. Prov. 29.22 & Mat. 5.22 (mg.). Unjust wrath can #ch. 18.22 & 23.11 & 31.5.never be justified;
For the sway of his wrath is his downfall.
23 # Cp. ch. 2.7., See Ps. 37.7-9. A man that is longsuffering will #1.23 Most authorities read resist.bear #1.23 Or until his seasonfor a season,
And afterward gladness shall spring up unto him;
24 # Cp. Prov. 10.19. He will hide his words #1.24 Or until his seasonfor a season,
And the lips of many shall tell forth his understanding.
25 # Cp. Prov. 1.5,6. A parable of knowledge is in the treasures of wisdom;
But godliness is an abomination to a sinner.
26 # Cp. ch. 21.11 & Eccles. 2.26 & John 7.17. If thou desire wisdom, keep the commandments,
And the Lord shall give her unto thee freely:
27 #
Job 28.28. For the fear of the Lord is wisdom and instruction;
And in faith #Cp. Is. 57.15 & 66.2 & Mat. 5.5 & James 3.13.and meekness is his good pleasure.
28Disobey not the fear of the #1.28 The remainder of this line is omitted by the best authorities.Lord;
And come not unto him #Cp. James 4.8.with a double heart.
29Be not a hypocrite in the mouths of men;
# See ch. 4.29. And take good heed to thy lips.
30 #
Mat. 23.12. Luke 14.11 & 18.14. Exalt not thyself, lest thou fall,
And bring dishonour upon thy soul;
And so the Lord shall reveal thy secrets,
And shall cast thee down #Prov. 5.14 & 26.26.in the midst of the congregation;
Because thou camest not unto the fear of the Lord,
And thy heart was full of deceit.
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