Psalms 111:10

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all they who keep his commandments; His praise endureth for ever.

Noyes Bible

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 sent redemption to his people; He established his covenant for ever; Holy, and to be had in reverence, is his name.

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Cross References

Job 28:28But he said unto man, 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 praise thy name for ever and ever!

Proverbs 3:4Then shalt thou find favor and good success In the sight of God and man.

Ecclesiastes 12:13Let us hear the end of the whole discourse! Fear God and keep his commandments! For this is the duty of every man.

Matthew 25:23His lord said to him, Well done, good and faithful servant! thou hast been faithful over a little, I will place thee in charge of much; enter into the joy of thy 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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