Sirach 1:12-14

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¹²The fear of the Lord delights the heart,
and gives gladness and joy and long life.
¹³With him who fears the Lord it will go well at the end;
on the day of his death he will be blessed.

¹⁴To fear the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;
she is created with the faithful in the womb.

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