Parallel Verses

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.

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
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 deliverance to his people. He has ordered that his covenant should continue forever. His name is holy and awesome. 10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;
A good understanding have all those who do His commandments;
His praise endures forever.

Cross References

Proverbs 9:10

Respect for Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom. Knowledge of the holy One is understanding (discernment) (truth) (wisdom).

Proverbs 1:7

Respect for Jehovah (YHWH) is the beginning of knowledge (truth) (understanding) (wisdom). Fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Proverbs 3:4

You will find kindness and understanding in the sight of God and man.

Ecclesiastes 12:13

Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Respect God, and obey his commandments for this is the whole duty of man.

Job 28:28

To man he said: 'Respect for Jehovah is wisdom! To stay away from evil is understanding.'

Deuteronomy 4:6

Carefully obey the laws. For this will show your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the nations. They will hear all these statutes and say: 'Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.'

Joshua 1:7-8

Be strong and very courageous, that you may be careful to do according to all the Law, which Moses my servant commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may prosper wherever you go.

Psalm 1:3

He is like a tree planted by streams of water. It yields its fruit in season and its leaves do not wither. Whatever he does prospers.

Psalm 145:2

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

Matthew 25:21

His lord said: 'Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a few things, so I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.'

Matthew 25:23

His lord said: 'Well done, good and faithful servant. You were faithful over a few things. I will appoint you over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.'

John 5:44

How can you believe? You seek praise and glory from one another? Why do you not seek the glory that comes from the only God?

John 12:43

They loved the glory from men more than the glory from God.

John 13:17

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

Romans 2:7

[He offers] everlasting life for those who search for incorruptible glory and honor by enduring in good works.

Romans 2:29

But he is a Jew who is so on the inside with circumcision of the heart, in spirit, not in letter; whose praise is not of men, but of God.

1 Corinthians 4:5

Do not judge anything before the time. Wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light the hidden things of darkness and make apparent the counsels of the hearts. Then each man's praise will come from God.

2 Corinthians 4:17

Our light affliction is for the moment. It works more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory for us.

2 Timothy 3:15-17

From childhood you have known the sacred writings that are able to make you wise to salvation through faith that is in Christ Jesus.

1 Peter 1:7

The proof of your faith is more precious than gold that perishes. Though it is tested by fire, it may be found in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

Revelation 22:14

Blessed are those who obey his commandments. They have the right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates of the city.

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