Sirach 15:1–9
1He who fears the Lord will do this. He who has possession of the law will obtain her.↗
2She will meet him like a mother, and receive him like a wife married in her virginity.↗
3She will feed him with bread of understanding and give him water of wisdom to drink.↗
4He will be stayed upon her, and will not be moved. He will rely upon her, and will not be confounded.↗
5She will exalt him above his neighbors. She will open his mouth in the midst of the congregation.↗
6He will inherit joy, a crown of gladness, and an everlasting name.↗
7Foolish men will not obtain her. Sinners will not see her.↗
8She is far from pride. Liars will not remember her.↗
9Praise is not attractive in the mouth of a sinner; for it was not sent to him from the Lord.↗
Source: World English Bible (Catholic), public domain. Text is taken directly from the source. Headings are editorial, not biblical verses.
Languages: English public-domain source is available throughout all 73 books. Slovenian and German Scripture editions will be published only after their precise source texts are verified; we do not substitute machine-written translations.