Sirach 1:21 kjva — The fear of the Lord driveth away sins: and where it is present, it turneth away wrath.

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"The fear of the Lord driveth away sins: and where it is present, it turneth away wrath."

— Sirach 1:21, King James Version with Apocrypha

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“She shall fill all her house with her increase, and the storehouses with her treasures.”
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Sirach 1 — Context

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.

The root of wisdom is to fear the Lord, and the branches thereof are long life.

The fear of the Lord driveth away sins: and where it is present, it turneth away wrath.

A furious man cannot be justified; for the sway of his fury shall be his destruction.

A patient man will tear for a time, and afterward joy shall spring up unto him.

He will hide his words for a time, and the lips of many shall declare his wisdom.

Sirach 1:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Sirach 1:21 say?

Sirach 1:21 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “The fear of the Lord driveth away sins: and where it is present, it turneth away wrath.”

Where is Sirach 1:21 in the Bible?

Sirach 1:21 is found in the Apocrypha, in the book of Sirach, chapter 1, verse 21.

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 1:21.

What translation should I read Sirach 1:21 in?

Sirach 1:21 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 1:21?

Sirach 1:21 reads (KJVA): “The fear of the Lord driveth away sins: and where it is present, it turneth away wrath.” 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 1:21 kjva — The fear of the Lord driveth away sins: and where it is present, it turneth away wrath.

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