Psalms 111:10

Psalms 111:10 in other versions

• King James Version (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.
• English Standard Version (ESV)The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!
• New King James Version (NKJV)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 Living Translation (NLT)Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true wisdom. All who obey his commandments will grow in wisdom. Praise him forever!

Context of Psalms 111:10

8They are established for ever and ever, enacted in faithfulness and uprightness. 9He provided redemption for his people; he 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 have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise.

Psalms 111:10 word by word

רֵ֘אשִׁ֤ית חָכְמָ֨ה׀ יִרְאַ֬ת יְהוָ֗ה שֵׂ֣כֶל ט֭וֹב לְכָל־עֹשֵׂיהֶ֑ם תְּ֝הִלָּת֗וֹ עֹמֶ֥דֶת לָעַֽד׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• The fearיִרְאָהyir'âh · fearH3374
• of the Lordיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
• the beginningרֵאשִׁיתrê'shîyth · first: beginningH7225
• of wisdomחׇכְמָהchokmâh · wisdomH2451
• a goodטוֹבţôb · pleasantH2896
• understandingשֵׂ֫כֶלώekel ώêkel · understandingH7922
• have all they that doעָשָׂה‛âώâh · to make: doH6213
• his praiseתְּהִלָּהtehillâh · praiseH8416
• endurethעָמַד‛âmad · to stand: standH5975
• for everעַד‛ad · perpetuityH5703

Cross-references for Psalms 111:10

• Job 28:28And he said to the human race, “The fear of the Lord—that is wisdom, and to shun evil is understanding.”
• Proverbs 1:7The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
• Proverbs 9:10The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
• Ecclesiastes 12:13Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind.
• Psalms 1:3That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither— whatever they do prospers.
• Deuteronomy 4:6Observe them carefully, for this will show your wisdom and understanding to the nations, who will hear about all these decrees and say, “Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.”
• Joshua 1:7“Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go.
• Proverbs 3:4Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man.
• 2 Timothy 3:15and how from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
• John 13:17Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.
• Revelation 22:14“Blessed are those who wash their robes, that they may have the right to the tree of life and may go through the gates into the city.
• Matthew 25:21“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. Come and share your master’s happiness!’
• John 5:44How can you believe since you accept glory from one another but do not seek the glory that comes from the only God?
• John 12:43for they loved human praise more than praise from God.
• Romans 2:7To those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor and immortality, he will give eternal life.
• 1 Corinthians 4:5Therefore 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 the heart. At that time each will receive their praise from God.

Commentaries on Psalms 111:10

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 10The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom - The original stands thus: יהוה יראת חכמה ראשית reshith chokmah, yirath Yehovah, The beginning of wisdom is the fear of Jehovah. Wisdom itself begins with this fear; true wisdom has this for its commencement. It is the first ingredient in it, and is an essential part of it. In vain does any man pretend to be wise who does not fear the Lord; and he who fears the Lord departs from evil: he who lives in sin…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 10The fear of the Lord - Reverence for God; respect for his law, his will, his government, himself; the fear of offending him, which will lead us to do right. This fear is not that of a slave; it is not mere dread; it is not terror. It is consistent with love, and springs from it. It is consistent with calmness of mind, and promotes it. It does not produce terror, but rather delivers from it, and preserves the mind from alarms. The word here rendered “fear”…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 10True wisdom is the source of life (Proverbs 3:18; 9:11; Ecclesiastes 7:12). It starts with the fear of the Lord (Proverbs 9:10).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1010. And hence love and fear of such a God is the chief element of true wisdom (compare Pr 1:7; 9:10).Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 111:10

• Fear of God
• Obedience
• Praise
• Wisdom

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Commentaries on Psalms 111

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings