Sirach (Ecclesiasticus)

Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 19:19

γνῶσις ἐντολῶν Κυρίου παιδεία ζωῆς, οἱ δὲ ποιοῦντες τὰ ἀρεστὰ αὐτῷ ἀθανασίας δένδρον καρποῦνται].
King James Version (KJV)

The knowledge of the commandments of the Lord is the doctrine of life: and they that do things that please him shall receive the fruit of the tree of immortality.

Modern English

Knowledge of the Lord's commandments is the teaching of life, and those who do what pleases him will receive the fruit of the tree of immortality.

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