Psalms 111:10

The fear of the Lord is the best part of wisdom: all those who keep his laws are wise: his praise is eternal.

Bible in Basic English

In The 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.

In Context

9He has sent salvation to his people; he has given his word for ever: holy is his name and greatly to be feared.

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Cross References

Deuteronomy 4:6So keep these laws and do them; for so will your wisdom and good sense be clear in the eyes of the peoples, who hearing all these laws will say, Truly, this great nation is a wise and far-seeing people.

Job 28:28And he said to man, Truly the fear of the Lord is wisdom, and to keep from evil is the way to knowledge.

Psalms 145:2Every day will I give you blessing, praising your name for ever and ever.

Proverbs 3:4So you will have grace and a good name in the eyes of God and men.

Ecclesiastes 12:13This is the last word. All has been said. Have fear of God and keep his laws; because this is right for every man.

Matthew 25:23His lord said to him, Well done, good and true servant: you have been true in a small thing, I will give you control over great things: take your part in the joy of your lord.

Matthew Henry on Psalms 111:7-10

The Happiness of the Righteous. 6 He hath showed his people the power of his works, that he may give them the heritage of the heathen. 7 The works of his hands are verity and judgment; all his commandments are sure. 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. 10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his… Read the whole commentary →

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