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LXX2012

Sirach 19:18

The fear of the Lord is the first step to be accepted [of him,] and wisdom obtains his love.

Parallel Translations

KJVView canonical →
The fear of the Lord is the first step to be accepted of him, and wisdom obtaineth his love.
King James Version