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The root of wisdom—to whom has it been revealed?
    Her subtleties—who knows them?[a](A)

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  1. 1.6 Other ancient authorities add as 1.7: The knowledge of wisdom—to whom was it manifested? And her abundant experience—who has understood it?
'Sirach 1:6' not found for the version: New International Version.

10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;
    all those who practice it[a] have a good understanding.
    His praise endures forever.(A)

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  1. 111.10 Gk Syr: Heb them

10 The fear of the Lord(A) is the beginning of wisdom;(B)
    all who follow his precepts have good understanding.(C)
    To him belongs eternal praise.(D)

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The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge;
    fools despise wisdom and instruction.(A)

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The fear of the Lord(A) is the beginning of knowledge,
    but fools[a] despise wisdom(B) and instruction.(C)

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  1. Proverbs 1:7 The Hebrew words rendered fool in Proverbs, and often elsewhere in the Old Testament, denote a person who is morally deficient.