27 And those who are left behind will know that there is nothing better than the fear of the Lord, and nothing sweeter than to heed the commandments of the Lord. (WEB)
Sirach 23:27
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2 Esdras 13:23–25
23 He that will endure the peril in that time will protect those who fall into danger, even those who have works and faith toward the Almighty. (WEB) 24 Know therefore that those who are left behind are more blessed than those who are dead. (WEB) 25 These are the interpretations of… (WEB)
Psalms of Solomon 3:13–14
13 And he shall not be remembered, when the righteous is visited. This is the portion of sinners for ever. (PSS) 14 But they that fear the Lord shall rise to life eternal, And their life shall be in the light of the Lord, and shall come to an end no more. (PSS)
Sirach 1:12–14
12 The fear of the Lord will delight the heart, and will give gladness, joy, and length of days. (WEB) 13 Whoever fears the Lord, it will go well with him at the last. He will be blessed in the day of his death. (WEB) 14 To fear the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. It was created t… (WEB)
Sirach 2:7–9
7 All you who fear the Lord, wait for his mercy. Don’t turn aside, lest you fall. (WEB) 8 All you who fear the Lord, put your trust in him, and your reward will not fail. (WEB) 9 All you who fear the Lord, hope for good things, and for eternal gladness and mercy. (WEB)
Sirach 2:15–17
15 Those who fear the Lord will not disobey his words. Those who love him will keep his ways. (WEB) 16 Those who fear the Lord will seek his good pleasure. Those who love him will be filled with the law. (WEB) 17 Those who fear the Lord will prepare their hearts, and will humble th… (WEB)
Sirach 34:12–14
12 I was often in danger even to death. I was preserved because of these experiences. (WEB) 13 The spirit of those who fear the Lord will live, for their hope is in him who saves them. (WEB) 14 Whoever fears the Lord won’t be afraid, and won’t be a coward, for he is his hope. (WEB)
Baruch 4:1–2
1 This is the book of God’s commandments and the law that endures forever. All those who hold it fast will live, but those who leave it will die. (WEB) 2 Turn, O Jacob, and take hold of it. Walk toward the shining of its light. (WEB)
Judith 13:18–20
18 Ozias said to her, “Blessed are you, daughter, in the sight of the Most High God, above all the women upon the earth; and blessed is the Lord God, who created the heavens and the earth, who directed you to cut off the head of the prince of our enemies. (WEB) 19 For you… (WEB)
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