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Psalms 111:10

WisdomFearObediencePraise and worship

8 They stand fast for ever and ever, and are done in truth and uprightness.

9 He sent redemption unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend is his name.

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.
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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 instruction.

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  • Proverbs 9:10

    The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.

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  • Job 28:28

    And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.

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  • Ecclesiastes 12:13

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

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  • Deuteronomy 4:6

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

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  • John 5:44

    How can ye believe, which receive honour one of another, and seek not the honour that cometh from God only?

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  • John 13:17

    If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them.

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  • Matthew 25:23

    His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

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