Sirach 1:16 kjva — To fear the Lord is fulness of wisdom, and filleth men with her fruits.

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"To fear the Lord is fulness of wisdom, and filleth men with her fruits."

— Sirach 1:16, King James Version with Apocrypha

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“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and was created with the faithful in the womb, it walketh with chosen women, and is known with the just and faithful.”
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Sirach 1 — Context

Whoso feareth the Lord, it shall go well with him at the last, and he shall find favour in the day of his death.

To fear the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and it was created with the faithful in the womb.

She hath built an everlasting foundation with men, and she shall continue with their seed.

To fear the Lord is fulness of wisdom, and filleth men with her fruits.

She filleth all their house with things desirable, and the garners with her increase.

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.

Wisdom raineth down skill and knowledge of understanding standing, and exalteth them to honour that hold her fast.

Sirach 1:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Sirach 1:16 say?

Sirach 1:16 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “To fear the Lord is fulness of wisdom, and filleth men with her fruits.”

Where is Sirach 1:16 in the Bible?

Sirach 1:16 is found in the Apocrypha, in the book of Sirach, chapter 1, verse 16.

Who wrote Sirach?

Sirach is traditionally attributed to Jesus ben Sira of Jerusalem (Greek translation by his grandson). Also known as Ecclesiasticus ("the church book"). The grandson's prologue dates the Greek translation to Egypt c. 132 BC. Significant Hebrew portions survive in the Cairo Geniza and at Masada. It was written c. 180 BC (Hebrew original); c. 132 BC (Greek translation).

What is the book of Sirach about?

Sirach is the longest wisdom book in the broader canon — fifty-one chapters of proverbs, hymns, and reflections on the fear of the Lord. Ben Sira touches every corner of life: speech and silence, business and friendship, family and discipline, table manners and grief. The book closes with the "Praise of the Fathers" (chs. 44–50), a hymnic survey of Israel's heroes from Enoch to the high priest Simon — a forerunner of Hebrews 11.

What are the major themes of Sirach?

Sirach explores themes including Fear of the Lord, Wisdom, Ethics, Friendship, Heroes of Faith. These themes shape the meaning and context of Sirach 1:16.

What translation should I read Sirach 1:16 in?

Sirach 1:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Sirach 1:16?

Sirach 1:16 reads (KJVA): “To fear the Lord is fulness of wisdom, and filleth men with her fruits.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Sirach 1:16 kjva — To fear the Lord is fulness of wisdom, and filleth men with her fruits.

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