The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; he put wisdom into the hearts of his faithful ones before their birth.
Founded from eternity she has made her home among men and she will remain faithful to their descendants.
The fear of the Lord is the fullness of wisdom. It will fill you with its fruits.
It will fill your whole house with desirable things.
The fear of the Lord is the crown of wisdom.
Wherever it is, peace and good health flourish; knowledge and prudence rain down. Wisdom exalts those who possess her.
The fear of the Lord is the root of wisdom. Its branches are long life.
Sirach 1:14-20
Annotation:
Fearing the Lord is the opposite of fearing what others will say, fearing to be made fun of, or fear of failure. Those who fear the Lord give more importance to what God says, what he promises when he invites us to seek him and to save others.