Holy Scripture
Sirach 1:18
A church father on this verse
“The preacher does as a man who is in a meadow and gathers flowers: he cannot gather them all, but he gathers some and makes from them a garland. It is said in Ecclesiasticus: "The crown of wisdom is to fear the Lord." I wish to make for you a garland from the flowers that I have gathered. It seems to me that the fear…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
18The fear of the Lord is a crown of wisdom, Making peace and perfect health to flourish.
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16To fear the Lord is fullness of wisdom, And filleth men with her fruits.
17She filleth all their house with things desirable, And the garners with her increase.
— Sirach 1:18 —
19Wisdom raineth down skill and knowledge of understanding, And exalteth them to honor that hold her fast.
20The root of wisdom is to fear the Lord, And the branches thereof are long life.