Old Testament readings use the Septuagint , the Scripture the apostles quoted. Masoretic numbering shown for reference.Learn why
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Sirach 25:12

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of his love: and faith is the beginning of cleaving unto him.

Parallel Translations

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The fear of the Lord is the beginning of his love: and faith is the beginning of cleaving to him.
Septuagint in American English (2012)
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