Sirach 1:15-17

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¹⁵She made^[a] among human beings an eternal foundation,
    and among their descendants she will abide faithfully.
¹⁶To fear the Lord is fullness of wisdom;
    she inebriates mortals with her fruits;
¹⁷she fills their^[b] whole house with desirable goods,
    and their^[c] storehouses with her produce.

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Sirach 1:15 Gk made as a nest
Sirach 1:17 Other ancient authorities read her
Sirach 1:17 Other ancient authorities read her

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