Psalms 111:10
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; a good understanding have all they that do thereafter; His praise endureth for ever.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
In Context
Cross References
Deuteronomy 4:6Observe therefore and do them; for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the peoples, that, when they hear all these statutes, shall say: 'Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.'
Job 28:28And unto man He said: 'Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.'
Psalms 145:2Every day will I bless Thee; and I will praise Thy name for ever and ever.
Proverbs 3:4So shalt thou find grace and good favour in the sight of God and man.
Ecclesiastes 12:13The end of the matter, all having been heard: fear God, and keep His commandments; for this is the whole man.
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 →