Sirach 1:18

Greek scribe, Codex Sinaiticus, 1 Chronicles 9:27–10:11, 4th century · Public domainGreek scribe, Codex Sinaiticus, 1 Chronicles 9:27–10:11, 4th century

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Sirach 1:18 (WEB)
The fear of the Lord is the crown of wisdom, making peace and perfect health to flourish.

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Jerome

Jerome, Against the Pelagians Book 2
“Ecclus. i. 18.” — the author cites it
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Clement of Alexandria

Clement of Alexandria, The Instructor I.8Book I
““The crown of wisdom,” then, as the book of Wisdom says, “is the fear of the Lord.”” — editor's note: Ecclus. i. 18.
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PassageAgainst the Pelagians Book 2
PassageThe Instructor I.8

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