Parallel Verses

Holman Bible

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

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.

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!

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


Cross References

Proverbs 9:10

“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,
and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

Proverbs 1:7

The fear of the Lord
is the beginning of knowledge;
fools despise wisdom and discipline.

Proverbs 3:4

Then you will find favor and high regard
in the sight of God and man.

Ecclesiastes 12:13

When all has been heard, the conclusion of the matter is: fear God and keep His commands, because this is for all humanity.

Job 28:28

He said to mankind,
“The fear of the Lord is this: wisdom.
And to turn from evil is understanding.”

Deuteronomy 4:6

Carefully follow them, for this will show your wisdom and understanding in the eyes of the peoples. When they hear about all these statutes, they will say, ‘This great nation is indeed a wise and understanding people.’

Joshua 1:7-8

Above all, be strong and very courageous to carefully observe the whole instruction My servant Moses commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right or the left, so that you will have success wherever you go.

Psalm 1:3

He is like a tree planted beside streams of water
that bears its fruit in season
and whose leaf does not wither.
Whatever he does prospers.

Psalm 145:2

I will praise You every day;
I will honor Your name forever and ever.

Matthew 25:21

“His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful slave! You were faithful over a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Share your master’s joy!’

Matthew 25:23

“His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful slave! You were faithful over a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Share your master’s joy!’

John 5:44

How can you believe? While accepting glory from one another, you don’t seek the glory that comes from the only God.

John 12:43

For they loved praise from men more than praise from God.

John 13:17

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

Romans 2:7

eternal life to those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality;

Romans 2:29

On the contrary, a person is a Jew who is one inwardly, and circumcision is of the heart—by the Spirit, not the letter. That man’s praise is not from men but from God.

1 Corinthians 4:5

Therefore don’t judge anything prematurely, before the Lord comes, who will both bring to light what is hidden in darkness and reveal the intentions of the hearts. And then praise will come to each one from God.

2 Corinthians 4:17

For our momentary light affliction is producing for us an absolutely incomparable eternal weight of glory.

2 Timothy 3:15-17

and you know that from childhood you have known the sacred Scriptures, which are able to give you wisdom for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

1 Peter 1:7

so that the genuineness of your faith—more valuable than gold, which perishes though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

Revelation 22:14

“Blessed are those who wash their robes, so that they may have the right to the tree of life and may enter the city by the gates.

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