The fear of the Lord is the first step to be accepted [of him,] and wisdom obtains his love.
KJV
Sirach 19:18
The fear of the Lord is the first step to be accepted of him, and wisdom obtaineth his love.
Parallel Translations
The fear of the Lord is the first step to be accepted of him, and wisdom obtaineth his love.
Parallel Translations
The fear of the Lord is the first step to be accepted [of him,] and wisdom obtains his love.