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Psalms 111:10

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8 They are upheld forever and ever, enacted in truth and uprightness.

9 He has sent redemption to His people; He has ordained His covenant forever; holy and awesome is His name.

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever!
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BSB
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever!
KJV
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.
WEB
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!
ASV
The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all they that do [his commandments]: His praise endureth for ever. Psalm 112
DARBY
The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom; a good understanding have all they that do [his precepts]: his praise abideth for ever.
BLB
The beginning of wisdom [is] the fear of YHWH; good understanding [is] unto all those doing it. May His praise be enduring forever!
ÅB
Å frykte Herren er begynnelsen til visdom; god forstand har alle de som gjør deretter. Hans pris varer til evig tid.
OTB
Ærefrykt for Herren er begynnelsen til visdom;
Alle som holder Hans bud har god forståelse;
Hans pris varer evig.
B1930
Å frykte Herren er begynnelsen til visdom; god forstand har alle de som gjør derefter. Hans pris varer til evig tid.

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • Proverbs 1:7

    The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.

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  • Proverbs 9:10

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

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  • Job 28:28

    And He said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”

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  • Ecclesiastes 12:13

    When all has been heard, the conclusion of the matter is this: Fear God and keep His commandments, because this is the whole duty of man.

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  • Deuteronomy 4:6

    Observe them carefully, for this will show your wisdom and understanding in the sight of the peoples, who will hear of all these statutes and say, “Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.”

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  • John 5:44

    How can you believe if you accept glory from one another, yet do not seek the glory that comes from the only God?

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  • John 13:17

    If you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.

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  • Matthew 25:23

    His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your master!’

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