OLD TESTAMENT

Sirach 1:11

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The fear of the Lord is glory, exultation, gladness, and a crown of rejoicing.

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Verse 11. Joy. Eternal glory is the fruit of the fear of the Lord; not that this virtue sufficeth, but it is the beginning, grounded on true faith, and bringeth forth other virtues, and fruits of the Holy Ghost, and a joyful crown in the end. Worthington.—The virtuous enjoy or deserve honour. Calmet.

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