Psalm 111:10
NASB Lexicon
NASB ©HebrewStrong'sOrigin
The fearיִרְאַ֬ת
(yir·'at)
3374: a fearfrom yare
of the LORDיְהוָ֗ה
(Yah·weh)
3068: the proper name of the God of Israelfrom havah
is the beginningרֵ֘אשִׁ֤ית
(re·shit)
7225: beginning, chieffrom rosh
of wisdom;חָכְמָ֨ה
(cha·che·mah)
2451: wisdomfrom chakam
A goodטֹ֖וב
(to·vv)
2896a: pleasant, agreeable, goodfrom tob
understandingשֵׂ֣כֶל
(se·chel)
7922: prudence, insightfrom sakal
have allלְכָל־
(le·chol-)
3605: the whole, allfrom kalal
those who doעֹשֵׂיהֶ֑ם
(o·sei·hem;)
6213a: do, makea prim. root
[His commandments]; His praiseתְּ֝הִלָּתֹ֗ו
(te·hil·la·tov)
8416: praise, song of praisefrom halal
enduresעֹמֶ֥דֶת
(o·me·det)
5975: to take one's stand, standa prim. root
forever.לָעַֽד׃
(la·'ad.)
5703: perpetuityfrom adah


















KJV Lexicon
The fear
yir'ah  (yir-aw')
fear (also used as infinitive); morally, reverence -- dreadful, exceedingly, fear(-fulness).
of the LORD
Yhovah  (yeh-ho-vaw')
(the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God -- Jehovah, the Lord.
is the beginning
re'shiyth  (ray-sheeth')
the first, in place, time, order or rank (specifically, a firstfruit) -- beginning, chief(-est), first(-fruits, part, time), principal thing.
of wisdom
chokmah  (khok-maw')
wisdom (in a good sense) -- skilful, wisdom, wisely, wit.
a good
towb  (tobe)
good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun
understanding
sekel  (seh'-kel)
intelligence; by implication, success -- discretion, knowledge, policy, prudence, sense, understanding, wisdom, wise.
have all they that do
`asah  (aw-saw')
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
his commandments his praise
thillah  (teh-hil-law')
laudation; specifically (concretely) a hymn -- praise.
endureth
`amad  (aw-mad')
to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
for ever
`ad  (ad)
a (peremptory) terminus, i.e. (by implication) duration, in the sense of advance or perpetuity (substantially as a noun, either with or without a preposition)
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 Bible
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 Christian Standard 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.

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.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
The beginning of wisdom is the awesomeness of Lord Jehovah, and his Servants have good understanding; his glory stands to eternity.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom. Good sense is shown by everyone who follows [God's guiding principles]. His praise continues forever.

King James 2000 Bible
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endures forever.
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