Parallel Verses

World English Bible

The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!

New American Standard Bible

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;
A good understanding have all those who do His commandments;
His praise endures forever.

King James Version

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.

Holman Bible

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;
all who follow His instructions have good insight.
His praise endures forever.

International Standard Version

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; sound understanding belongs to those who practice it. Praise of God endures forever.

A Conservative Version

The fear of LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and all who act accordingly have a good understanding. His praise endures forever.

American Standard Version

The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all they that do his commandments : His praise endureth for ever.

Amplified


The [reverent] fear of the Lord is the beginning (the prerequisite, the absolute essential, the alphabet) of wisdom;
A good understanding and a teachable heart are possessed by all those who do the will of the Lord;
His praise endures forever.

Bible in Basic English

The fear of the Lord is the best part of wisdom: all those who keep his laws are wise: his praise is eternal.

Darby Translation

The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom; a good understanding have all they that do his precepts: his praise abideth for ever.

Julia Smith Translation

The beginning of wisdom is the fear of Jehovah: a good understanding to all doing them: his praise stands forever.

King James 2000

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endures forever.

Lexham Expanded Bible

The fear of Yahweh [is the] beginning of wisdom; all who do them have a good understanding. His praise endures forever.

Modern King James verseion

The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom; all practicing them have good understanding; His praise stands forever.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; a good understanding have all they that do thereafter. The praise of it endureth forever.

NET Bible

To obey the Lord is the fundamental principle for wise living; all who carry out his precepts acquire good moral insight. He will receive praise forever.

New Heart English Bible

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever.

The Emphasized Bible

The beginning of wisdom, is the reverence of Yahweh, Good discretion, have all that do them, His praise, endureth for aye.

Webster

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.

Youngs Literal Translation

The beginning of wisdom is fear of Jehovah, Good understanding have all doing them, His praise is standing for ever!

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
The fear
יראה 
Yir'ah 
Usage: 45

of the Lord

Usage: 0

is the beginning
ראשׁית 
Re'shiyth 
Usage: 51

of wisdom
חכמה 
Chokmah 
Usage: 149

שׂכל שׂכל 
Sekel 
Usage: 16

תּהלּה 
T@hillah 
Usage: 57

Devotionals

Devotionals about Psalm 111:10

References

Images Psalm 111:10

Context Readings

Praise To God For His Work And Commands

9 He has sent redemption to his people. He has ordained his covenant forever. His name is holy and awesome! 10 The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!


Cross References

Proverbs 9:10

The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. The knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

Proverbs 1:7

The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge; but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.

Proverbs 3:4

So you will find favor, and good understanding in the sight of God and man.

Ecclesiastes 12:13

This is the end of the matter. All has been heard. Fear God, and keep his commandments; for this is the whole duty of man.

Job 28:28

To man he said, 'Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom. To depart from evil is understanding.'"

Deuteronomy 4:6

Keep therefore and do them; for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the peoples, who shall hear all these statutes, and say, "Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people."

Joshua 1:7-8

Only be strong and very courageous, to observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded you. Don't turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may have good success wherever you go.

Psalm 1:3

He will be like a tree planted by the streams of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season, whose leaf also does not wither. Whatever he does shall prosper.

Psalm 145:2

Every day I will praise you. I will extol your name forever and ever.

Matthew 25:21

"His lord said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a few things, I will set you over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.'

Matthew 25:23

"His lord said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a few things, I will set you over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.'

John 5:44

How can you believe, who receive glory from one another, and you don't seek the glory that comes from the only God?

John 12:43

for they loved men's praise more than God's praise.

John 13:17

If you know these things, blessed are you if you do them.

Romans 2:7

to those who by patience in well-doing seek for glory, honor, and incorruptibility, eternal life;

Romans 2:29

but he is a Jew who is one inwardly, and circumcision is that of the heart, in the spirit not in the letter; whose praise is not from men, but from God.

1 Corinthians 4:5

Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord comes, who will both bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and reveal the counsels of the hearts. Then each man will get his praise from God.

2 Corinthians 4:17

For our light affliction, which is for the moment, works for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory;

2 Timothy 3:15-17

From infancy, you have known the holy Scriptures which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith, which is in Christ Jesus.

1 Peter 1:7

that the proof of your faith, which is more precious than gold that perishes even though it is tested by fire, may be found to result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ --

Revelation 22:14

Blessed are those who do his commandments, that they may have the right to the tree of life, and may enter in by the gates into the city.

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