{"reader_html":"<h1 class=\"chapter-heading\">Ecclesiasticus<span class=\"chapter-label\">Chapter 1<\/span><\/h1>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"1\" onclick=\"loadParallel(3,5,1,1,&quot;Sirach&quot;)\">1<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">ALL wisdom is from the Lord God, and hath been always with him, and is before all time.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"2\" onclick=\"loadParallel(3,5,1,2,&quot;Sirach&quot;)\">2<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">Who hath numbered the sand of the sea, and the drops of rain, and the days of the world? Who hath measured the height of heaven, and the breadth of the earth, and the depth of the abyss?<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"3\" onclick=\"loadParallel(3,5,1,3,&quot;Sirach&quot;)\">3<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">Who hath searched out the wisdom of God that goeth before all things?<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"4\" onclick=\"loadParallel(3,5,1,4,&quot;Sirach&quot;)\">4<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">Wisdom hath been created before all things, and the understanding of prudence from everlasting.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"5\" onclick=\"loadParallel(3,5,1,5,&quot;Sirach&quot;)\">5<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">The word of God on high is the fountain of wisdom, and her ways are everlasting commandments.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"6\" onclick=\"loadParallel(3,5,1,6,&quot;Sirach&quot;)\">6<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">To whom hath the root of wisdom been revealed, and who hath known her wise counsels?<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"7\" onclick=\"loadParallel(3,5,1,7,&quot;Sirach&quot;)\">7<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">To whom hath the discipline of wisdom been revealed and made manifest? and who hath understood the multiplicity of her steps?<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"8\" onclick=\"loadParallel(3,5,1,8,&quot;Sirach&quot;)\">8<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">There is one most high Creator Almighty, and a powerful king, and greatly to be feared, who sitteth upon his throne, and is the God of dominion.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"9\" onclick=\"loadParallel(3,5,1,9,&quot;Sirach&quot;)\">9<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">He created her in the Holy Ghost, and saw her, and numbered her, and measured her.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"10\" onclick=\"loadParallel(3,5,1,10,&quot;Sirach&quot;)\">10<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">And he poured her out upon all his works, and upon all flesh according to his gift, and hath given her to them that love him.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"11\" onclick=\"loadParallel(3,5,1,11,&quot;Sirach&quot;)\">11<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">The fear of the Lord is honour, and glory, and gladness, and a crown of joy.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"12\" onclick=\"loadParallel(3,5,1,12,&quot;Sirach&quot;)\">12<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">The fear of the Lord shall delight the heart, and shall give joy, and gladness, and length of days.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"13\" onclick=\"loadParallel(3,5,1,13,&quot;Sirach&quot;)\">13<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">With him that feareth the Lord, it shall go well in the latter end, and in the day of his death he shall be blessed.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"14\" onclick=\"loadParallel(3,5,1,14,&quot;Sirach&quot;)\">14<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">The love of God is honourable wisdom.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"15\" onclick=\"loadParallel(3,5,1,15,&quot;Sirach&quot;)\">15<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">And they to whom she shall shew herself love her by the sight, and by the knowledge of her great works.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"16\" onclick=\"loadParallel(3,5,1,16,&quot;Sirach&quot;)\">16<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">The fear of the Lord Is the beginning of wisdom, and was created with the faithful in the womb, it walketh with chosen women, and is known with the just and faithful.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"17\" onclick=\"loadParallel(3,5,1,17,&quot;Sirach&quot;)\">17<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">The fear of the Lord is the religiousness of knowledge.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"18\" onclick=\"loadParallel(3,5,1,18,&quot;Sirach&quot;)\">18<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">Religiousness shall keep and justify the heart, it shall give joy and gladness.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"19\" onclick=\"loadParallel(3,5,1,19,&quot;Sirach&quot;)\">19<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">It shall go well with him that feareth the Lord, and in the days of his end he shall be blessed.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"20\" onclick=\"loadParallel(3,5,1,20,&quot;Sirach&quot;)\">20<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">To fear God is the fulness of wisdom, and fulness is from the fruits thereof.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"21\" onclick=\"loadParallel(3,5,1,21,&quot;Sirach&quot;)\">21<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">She shall fill all her house with her increase, and the storehouses with her treasures.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"22\" onclick=\"loadParallel(3,5,1,22,&quot;Sirach&quot;)\">22<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">The fear of the Lord is a crown of wisdom, filling up peace and the fruit of salvation:<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"23\" onclick=\"loadParallel(3,5,1,23,&quot;Sirach&quot;)\">23<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">And it hath seen, and numbered her: but both are the gifts of God.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"24\" onclick=\"loadParallel(3,5,1,24,&quot;Sirach&quot;)\">24<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">Wisdom shall distribute knowledge, and understanding of prudence: and exalteth the glory of them that hold her.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"25\" onclick=\"loadParallel(3,5,1,25,&quot;Sirach&quot;)\">25<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">The root of wisdom is to fear the Lord: and the branches thereof are longlived.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"26\" onclick=\"loadParallel(3,5,1,26,&quot;Sirach&quot;)\">26<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">In the treasures of wisdom is understanding, and religiousness of knowledge: but to sinners wisdom is an abomination.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"27\" onclick=\"loadParallel(3,5,1,27,&quot;Sirach&quot;)\">27<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">The fear of the Lord driveth out sin:<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"28\" onclick=\"loadParallel(3,5,1,28,&quot;Sirach&quot;)\">28<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">For he that is without fear, cannot be justified: for the wrath of his high spirits is his ruin.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"29\" onclick=\"loadParallel(3,5,1,29,&quot;Sirach&quot;)\">29<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">A patient man shall bear for a time, and afterwards joy shall be restored to him.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"30\" onclick=\"loadParallel(3,5,1,30,&quot;Sirach&quot;)\">30<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">A good understanding will hide his words for a time, and the lips of many shall declare his wisdom.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"31\" onclick=\"loadParallel(3,5,1,31,&quot;Sirach&quot;)\">31<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">In the treasures of wisdom is the signification of discipline:<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"32\" onclick=\"loadParallel(3,5,1,32,&quot;Sirach&quot;)\">32<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">But the worship of God is an abomination to a sinner.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"33\" onclick=\"loadParallel(3,5,1,33,&quot;Sirach&quot;)\">33<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">Son, if thou desire wisdom, keep justice, and God will give her to thee.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"34\" onclick=\"loadParallel(3,5,1,34,&quot;Sirach&quot;)\">34<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">For the fear of the Lord is wisdom and discipline: and that which is agreeable to him,<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"35\" onclick=\"loadParallel(3,5,1,35,&quot;Sirach&quot;)\">35<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">Is faith, and meekness: and he will fill up his treasures.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"36\" onclick=\"loadParallel(3,5,1,36,&quot;Sirach&quot;)\">36<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">Be not incredulous to the fear of the Lord: and come not to him with a double heart.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"37\" onclick=\"loadParallel(3,5,1,37,&quot;Sirach&quot;)\">37<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">Be not a hypocrite in the sight of men, and let not thy lips be a stumblingblock to thee.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"38\" onclick=\"loadParallel(3,5,1,38,&quot;Sirach&quot;)\">38<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">Watch over them, lest thou fall, and bring dishonour upon thy soul,<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"39\" onclick=\"loadParallel(3,5,1,39,&quot;Sirach&quot;)\">39<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">And God discover thy secrets, and cast thee down in the midst of the congregation.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"40\" onclick=\"loadParallel(3,5,1,40,&quot;Sirach&quot;)\">40<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">Because thou camest to the Lord wickedly, and thy heart is full of guile and deceit.<\/span> <\/p>\n<div class=\"bottom-nav\"><a href=\"\/drb\/3\/4\/19\" class=\"nav-btn-lg nav-ajax\">&lsaquo; Previous<\/a><a href=\"\/drb\/3\/5\/2\" class=\"nav-btn-lg nav-ajax\">Next &rsaquo;<\/a><\/div>\n","page_title":"Ecclesiasticus, Chapter 1 — Douay-Rheims Bible","book_title":"Ecclesiasticus","toolbar_title":"Ecclesiasticus — Ch. 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