Parallel Verses New International Version The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise. King James Bible 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. Darby Bible Translation The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom; a good understanding have all they that do [his precepts]: his praise abideth for ever. World English Bible The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever! Young's Literal Translation The beginning of wisdom is fear of Jehovah, Good understanding have all doing them, His praise is standing for ever! Psalm 111:10 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleThe fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom - The original stands thus: ראשית חכמה יראת יהוה reshith chokmah, yirath Yehovah, The beginning of wisdom is the fear of Jehovah. Wisdom itself begins with this fear; true wisdom has this for its commencement. It is the first ingredient in it, and is an essential part of it. In vain does any man pretend to be wise who does not fear the Lord; and he who fears the Lord departs from evil: he who lives in sin neither fears God, nor is wise. A good understanding have all they that do his commandments - These last words we add as necessary to make up the sense; but there is no need of this expedient, as the words of the original literally read thus: "The beginning of wisdom is the fear of Jehovah; good discernment to the doers." That is, They who act according to the dictates of wisdom, the commencement of which is the fear of Jehovah, have a sound understanding, discern their duty and their interest, and live to secure their own peace, their neighbour's good, and God's glory. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge fear a good understanding. or, good success Proverbs 3:4 So shall you find favor and good understanding in the sight of God and man. 2 Timothy 3:15-17 And that from a child you have known the holy scriptures... do his commandments. Heb. do them John 13:17 If you know these things, happy are you if you do them. his praise John 12:43 For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God. Library God and the Godly'His righteousness endureth for ever.'--PSALMS cxi. 3; cxii. 3. These two psalms are obviously intended as a pair. They are identical in number of verses and in structure, both being acrostic, that is to say, the first clause of each commences with the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet, the second clause with the second, and so on. The general idea that runs through them is the likeness of the godly man to God. That resemblance comes very markedly to the surface at several points in the psalms, … Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture The Ordinance of Covenanting Covenanting According to the Purposes of God. Period ii. The Church from the Permanent Division of the Empire Until the Collapse of the Western Empire and the First Schism Between the East and the West, or Until About A. D. 500 Cross References Deuteronomy 4:6 Observe them carefully, for this will show your wisdom and understanding to the nations, who will hear about all these decrees and say, "Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people." Deuteronomy 6:2 so that you, your children and their children after them may fear the LORD your God as long as you live by keeping all his decrees and commands that I give you, and so that you may enjoy long life. Deuteronomy 14:23 Eat the tithe of your grain, new wine and olive oil, and the firstborn of your herds and flocks in the presence of the LORD your God at the place he will choose as a dwelling for his Name, so that you may learn to revere the LORD your God always. Job 28:28 And he said to the human race, "The fear of the Lord--that is wisdom, and to shun evil is understanding." Psalm 34:11 Come, my children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD. Psalm 104:31 May the glory of the LORD endure forever; may the LORD rejoice in his works-- Psalm 119:98 Your commands are always with me and make me wiser than my enemies. Jump to Previous Beginning Commandments Endures Endureth Eternal Fear Follow Forever Good Laws Practice Praise Precepts Standing Thereafter Understanding Wisdom Wise WorkJump to Next Beginning Commandments Endures Endureth Eternal Fear Follow Forever Good Laws Practice Praise Precepts Standing Thereafter Understanding Wisdom Wise WorkLinks Psalm 111:10 NIVPsalm 111:10 NLT Psalm 111:10 ESV Psalm 111:10 NASB Psalm 111:10 KJV Psalm 111:10 Bible Apps Psalm 111:10 Biblia Paralela Psalm 111:10 Chinese Bible Psalm 111:10 French Bible Psalm 111:10 German Bible Psalm 111:10 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |
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