Psalm 111:10

Translations

Modern

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever!

Traditional

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.

Literal

The beginning of wisdom is the fear of YHWH; good understanding is unto all those doing it. May His praise be enduring forever!

Latin

Initium sapientiæ timor Domini; intellectus bonus omnibus facientibus eum: laudatio ejus manet in sæculum sæculi.

Original

Hebrew

English

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever!

Notes

Psalms 111:10

True 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).

Psalms 111:1–10

This wisdom psalm contains many references to the works of the Lord that reveal his character. God is:

righteous,
gracious,
compassionate,
faithful,
just,
trustworthy,
upright,
holy, and
awe-inspiring (Psalm 111:3, 4, 7, 8, 9).

God's character gives hope in the covenant relationship (Psalm 111:5). God rescued Israel from Egypt (Psalm 111:9). God gave them the land (111:6). God provides for his people (111:5). However, God expects those in this relationship to also be righteous and have integrity.

Psalms 111:1–117:2

The word Hallelujah! is repeated throughout this group of psalms.

Theme notes and profiles

Fear of the Lord Solomon’s Wisdom Wisdom Psalms

Related verses

Proverbs 1:7
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.
Proverbs 9:10
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
Job 28:28
And He said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”
Ecclesiastes 12:13
When all has been heard, the conclusion of the matter is this: Fear God and keep His commandments, because this is the whole duty of man.
Deuteronomy 4:6
Observe them carefully, for this will show your wisdom and understanding in the sight of the peoples, who will hear of all these statutes and say, “Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.”
John 5:44
How can you believe if you accept glory from one another, yet do not seek the glory that comes from the only God?
Matthew 25:23
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. Enter into the joy of your master!’
John 13:17
If you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.
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. Enter into the joy of your master!’
2 Corinthians 4:17
For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison.
Romans 2:7
To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life.
Proverbs 3:4
Then you will find favor and high regard in the sight of God and man.

Glossary

Acrostic Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Fear God, Being and Attributes of Hallelujah Music Poetry, Biblical Psalms, Book of Wisdom

Topics

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