to an end, and set it forth for them also, which in a strange country are willing to learn, being prepared before in manners to live after the law. 1:1 All wisdom cometh from the Lord, and is with him for ever. 1:2 Who can number the sand of the sea, and the drops of rain, and the days of eternity? 1:3 Who can find out the height of heaven, and the breadth of the earth, and the deep, and wisdom? 1:4 Wisdom hath been created before all things, and the understanding of prudence from everlasting. 1:5 The word of God most high is the fountain of wisdom; and her ways are everlasting commandments. 1:6 To whom hath the root of wisdom been revealed? or who hath known her wise counsels? 1:7 [Unto whom hath the knowledge of wisdom been made manifest? and who hath understood her great experience?] 1:8 There is one wise and greatly to be feared, the Lord sitting upon his throne. 1:9 He created her, and saw her, and numbered her, and poured her out upon all his works. 1:10 She is with all flesh according to his gift, and he hath given her to them that love him. 1:11 The fear of the Lord is honour, and glory, and gladness, and a crown of rejoicing. 1:12 The fear of the Lord maketh a merry heart, and giveth joy, and gladness, and a long life. 1:13 Whoso feareth the Lord, it shall go well with him at the last, and he shall find favour in the day of his death. 1:14 To fear the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and it was created with the faithful in the womb. 1:15 She hath built an everlasting foundation with men, and she shall continue with their seed. 1:16 To fear the Lord is fulness of wisdom, and filleth men with her fruits. 1:17 She filleth all their house with things desirable, and the garners with her increase. 1:18 The fear of the Lord is a crown of wisdom, making peace and perfect health to flourish; both which are the gifts of God: and it enlargeth their rejoicing that love him. 1:19 Wisdom raineth down skill and knowledge of understanding standing, and exalteth them to honour that hold her fast. 1:20 The root of wisdom is to fear the Lord, and the branches thereof are long life. 1:21 The fear of the Lord driveth away sins: and where it is present, it turneth away wrath. 1:22 A furious man cannot be justified; for the sway of his fury shall be his destruction. 1:23 A patient man will bear for a time, and afterward joy shall spring up unto him. 1:24 He will hide his words for a time, and the lips of many shall declare his wisdom. 1:25 The parables of knowledge are in the treasures of wisdom: but godliness is an abomination to a sinner. 1:26 If thou desire wisdom, keep the commandments, and the Lord shall give her unto thee. 1:27 For the fear of the Lord is wisdom and instruction: and faith and meekness are his delight. 1:28 Distrust not the fear of the Lord when thou art poor: and come not unto him with a double heart. 1:29 Be not an hypocrite in the sight of men, and take good heed what thou speakest.