Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise. New Living Translation Fear of the LORD is the foundation of true wisdom. All who obey his commandments will grow in wisdom. Praise him forever! English Standard Version The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever! Berean Standard Bible The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. 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. New King James Version The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments. His praise endures forever. New American Standard Bible The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; All those who follow His commandments have a good understanding; His praise endures forever. NASB 1995 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments; His praise endures forever. NASB 1977 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments; His praise endures forever. Legacy Standard Bible The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom; Good insight belongs to all those who do His commandments; His praise stands forever. Amplified Bible 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. 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. 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. 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. Contemporary English Version Respect and obey the LORD! This is the first step to wisdom and good sense. God will always be respected. English Revised Version The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; a good understanding have all they that do thereafter: his praise endureth for ever. 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. Good News Translation The way to become wise is to honor the LORD; he gives sound judgment to all who obey his commands. He is to be praised 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. Majority Standard Bible The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise 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. 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. Webster's Bible Translation 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! Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe fear of YHWH [is] the beginning of wisdom, "" Good understanding have all doing them, "" His praise [is] standing forever! Young's Literal Translation The beginning of wisdom is fear of Jehovah, Good understanding have all doing them, His praise is standing for ever! Smith's Literal Translation The beginning of wisdom is the fear of Jehovah: a good understanding to all doing them: his praise stands forever. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims Biblethe fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. A good understanding to all that do it: his praise continueth for ever and ever. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; prudent are all who practice it. His praise endures forever. New Revised Standard Version The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe reverence of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; a good understanding have all they that do his commandments; his praise endures for ever. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The beginning of wisdom is the awesomeness of LORD JEHOVAH, and his Servants have good understanding; his glory stands to eternity. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all they that do thereafter; His praise endureth for ever. Brenton Septuagint Translation The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and all that act accordingly have a good understanding; his praise endures for ever and ever. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Majestic Is His Work…9He has sent redemption to His people; He has ordained His covenant forever; holy and awesome is His name. 10The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever! Cross References Proverbs 9:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. 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.’” Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline. 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. James 3:13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good conduct, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. Proverbs 15:33 The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, and humility comes before honor. Proverbs 2:5-6 then you will discern the fear of the LORD and discover the knowledge of God. / For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. Proverbs 3:7 Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil. Isaiah 33:6 He will be the sure foundation for your times, a storehouse of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of the LORD is Zion’s treasure. Colossians 2:3 in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. 1 Corinthians 1:24 but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. 1 Corinthians 1:30 It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God: our righteousness, holiness, and redemption. Ephesians 1:17 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in your knowledge of Him. 2 Timothy 3:15 From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. Matthew 7:24-25 Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. / The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because its foundation was on the rock. Treasury of Scripture The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endures for ever. fear Job 28:28 And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding. Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction. Proverbs 9:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding. a good understanding. Psalm 1:3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. 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. Joshua 1:7,8 Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest… do his commandments. John 13:17 If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them. Revelation 22:14 Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city. his praise Matthew 25:21,23 His lord said unto him, Well done, thou 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… John 5:44 How can ye believe, which receive honour one of another, and seek not the honour that cometh from God only? John 12:43 For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God. Jump to Previous Beginning Commandments Endures Endureth Eternal Fear Follow Forever Good Laws Practice Praise Precepts Standing Thereafter Understanding Wisdom Wise WorkJump to Next Beginning Commandments Endures Endureth Eternal Fear Follow Forever Good Laws Practice Praise Precepts Standing Thereafter Understanding Wisdom Wise WorkPsalm 111 1. The psalmist by his example incites others to praise God for his glorious5. And gracious works 10. The fear of God breeds true wisdom The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; The concept of "the fear of the LORD" is foundational in biblical teaching, appearing frequently in wisdom literature such as Proverbs (Proverbs 1:7) and Job (Job 28:28). This fear is not about terror but reverence and awe for God's holiness and authority. It signifies a proper relationship with God, acknowledging His sovereignty and righteousness. In the ancient Near Eastern context, wisdom was highly valued, and its pursuit was seen as a path to a successful and righteous life. The phrase suggests that true wisdom starts with recognizing and respecting God's position as Creator and Judge. all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever! Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal and unchanging nature, as well as His relationship with His people. 2. Wisdom A key theme in biblical literature, often associated with living in accordance with God's will and understanding His ways. 3. Precepts Refers to God's commandments and teachings, which guide believers in righteous living. 4. Praise The act of worship and adoration directed towards God, acknowledging His greatness and eternal nature. Teaching Points The Foundation of WisdomTrue wisdom begins with a reverent fear of the LORD. This fear is not terror but a deep respect and awe for God's holiness and authority. Living by God's Precepts Following God's commandments leads to a rich understanding of life and aligns us with His will. Obedience to His word is a pathway to wisdom. Enduring Praise Our lives should be a continuous act of worship, reflecting God's eternal nature. As we grow in wisdom, our praise for Him should deepen and endure. The Role of Reverence Reverence for God is not just the start of wisdom but its continual source. It shapes our decisions, actions, and understanding of the world. Wisdom in Community Wisdom is not just personal but communal. As we follow God's precepts together, we build a community that reflects His wisdom and understanding.(10) A good understanding . . .--Better, a good estimation have all they that do them. The parallelism here, as the context of Proverbs 3:4, decides for this rendering against that of the margin, "a good success." Not only is piety the beginning of wisdom, but righteousness wins good esteem. For by his praise we must certainly understand the praise of the good man.Verse 10. - The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom (comp. Proverbs 1:7; Proverbs 9:10; Ecclus. 1:16; and also Job 28:28). The meaning seems to be that "the beginning of wisdom is not found in keen insight, nor wide experience, nor the learn-hag of the schools, but in the temper of reverence and awe. The fear of the finite in the presence of the Infinite, of the sinful in the presence of the Holy, self-abhorring, adoring, as in Job's confession - this for the Israelite was the starting-point of all true wisdom" (Dean Plumptre). A good under standing have all they that do his commandments; literally, that do them; but the "commandments" of ver. 7 are, no doubt, intended. His praise endureth forever. The praise "of him," not "of it," as in the Prayer-book Version. As he had begun (ver. 1), so the psalmist ends, with Jehovah's praise.
Hebrew The fearיִרְאַ֬ת (yir·’aṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 3374: Fear, reverence of the LORD יְהוָ֗ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel is the beginning רֵ֘אשִׁ֤ית (rê·šîṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 7225: The first, in place, time, order, rank of wisdom; חָכְמָ֨ה ׀ (ḥāḵ·māh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2451: Wisdom all לְכָל־ (lə·ḵāl) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every who follow [His precepts] עֹשֵׂיהֶ֑ם (‘ō·śê·hem) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 6213: To do, make have a rich ט֭וֹב (ṭō·wḇ) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 2896: Pleasant, agreeable, good understanding. שֵׂ֣כֶל (śê·ḵel) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7922: Intelligence, success His praise תְּ֝הִלָּת֗וֹ (tə·hil·lā·ṯōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 8416: Praise, song of praise endures עֹמֶ֥דֶת (‘ō·me·ḏeṯ) Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine singular Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations forever! לָעַֽד׃ (lā·‘aḏ) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5703: A, terminus, duration, advance, perpetuity Links Psalm 111:10 NIVPsalm 111:10 NLT Psalm 111:10 ESV Psalm 111:10 NASB Psalm 111:10 KJV Psalm 111:10 BibleApps.com Psalm 111:10 Biblia Paralela Psalm 111:10 Chinese Bible Psalm 111:10 French Bible Psalm 111:10 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 111:10 The fear of Yahweh is the beginning (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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