Sirach 1:34-40

{1:34} For the fear of the Lord is wisdom and discipline.
{1:35} And what pleases him is faith and meekness. And so shall he complete his treasures.
{1:36} You should not be incredulous to the fear of the Lord. And you should not draw close to him with a duplicitous heart.
{1:37} You should not be a hypocrite in the sight of men. And you should not scandalize with your lips.
{1:38} Attend to these things, otherwise you may fall and bring dishonor to your soul.
{1:39} And then God may uncover your secrets, and he may cast you down forcefully in the midst of the congregation.
{1:40} For you drew near to the Lord wickedly, and your heart was filled with deceit and falseness.

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Sirach 1:27-32

{1:27} The fear of the Lord expels sin.
{1:28} For he who is without fear is not able to be justified. For the disposition of his spirit is his undoing.
{1:29} Those who are patient will suffer for a brief time, and afterwards, happiness will return.
{1:30} A noble mind will hide his words for a brief time, and then the lips of many will declare his understanding.
{1:31} Among the treasures of wisdom is the outward sign of discipline.
{1:32} But to those who sin, the worship of God is an abomination.

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