Psalm 111:10 “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His pr…”

Psalm 111:10

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever!

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

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.

World 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!

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.

Geneva Bible 1599

The beginning of wisedome is the feare of the Lord: all they that obserue them, haue good vnderstanding: his praise endureth for euer.

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.

Young's Literal Translation

The beginning of wisdom [is] fear of Jehovah, Good understanding have all doing them, His praise [is] standing for ever!

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.

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Cross references

“fear”

Proverbs 1:7 Proverbs 9:10 Job 28:28 Ecclesiastes 12:13

Proverbs 1:7 · BSB

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

Proverbs 9:10 · BSB

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

Job 28:28 · BSB

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

Ecclesiastes 12:13 · BSB

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.

“a good understanding”

Deuteronomy 4:6 Proverbs 3:4 Psalm 1:3 2 Timothy 3:15–17 Joshua 1:7 Joshua 1:8

Deuteronomy 4:6 · BSB

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.”

Proverbs 3:4 · BSB

Then you will find favor and high regard in the sight of God and man.

Psalm 1:3 · BSB

He is like a tree planted by streams of water, yielding its fruit in season, whose leaf does not wither, and who prospers in all he does.

2 Timothy 3:15–17 · BSB

From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

Joshua 1:7 · BSB

Above all, be strong and very courageous. Be careful to observe all the law that My servant Moses commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right or to the left, so that you may prosper wherever you go.

Joshua 1:8 · BSB

This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in all you do.

“do his commandments”

John 13:17 Revelation 22:14

John 13:17 · BSB

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

Revelation 22:14 · BSB

Blessed are those who wash their robes, so that they may have the right to the tree of life and may enter the city by its gates.

“his praise”

John 5:44 Matthew 25:21 Matthew 25:23 2 Corinthians 4:17 Romans 2:7 1 Corinthians 4:5

John 5:44 · BSB

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

Matthew 25:21 · BSB

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!’

Matthew 25:23 · BSB

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!’

2 Corinthians 4:17 · BSB

For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison.

Romans 2:7 · BSB

To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life.

1 Corinthians 4:5 · BSB

Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from…

Also

Psalm 145:2

Psalm 145:2 · BSB

Every day I will bless You, and I will praise Your name forever and ever.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

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

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