Fear of the Lord Is the Beginning of Wisdom

Ben Sira 1:21

Curated by Arthur·Told by Maggid·March 24, 2026

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and it increases peace, life, and wellbeing.

All her treasuries will be filled to satisfaction, and her granaries with her satiation.

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, she will intoxicate with her ample satiation.

She is a strong and reliable rod, praise and eternal glory unto those that follow her.

Her roots are eternal, and her branches are ever-reaching.

Happy is the person who meditates on her, and she benefits them more than any other treasury.

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