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Psalms 111:10

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

Young's Literal Translation

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

9Redemption He hath sent to His people, He hath appointed to the age His covenant, Holy and fearful [is] His name.

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Cross References

Deuteronomy 4:6and ye have kept and done [them] (for it [is] your wisdom and your understanding) before the eyes of the peoples who hear all these statutes, and they have said, Only, a people wise and understanding [is] this great nation.

Job 28:28And He saith to man: — 'Lo, fear of the Lord, that [is] wisdom, And to turn from evil [is] understanding.'

Psalms 145:2Every day do I bless Thee, And praise Thy name to the age and for ever.

Proverbs 3:4And find grace and good understanding In the eyes of God and man.

Ecclesiastes 12:13The end of the whole matter let us hear: — 'Fear God, and keep His commands, for this [is] the whole of man.

Matthew 25:23'His lord said to him, Well done, servant, good and faithful, over a few things thou wast faithful, over many things I will set thee; 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 →

This Verse In Other Editions

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