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To him belongs eternal praise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/111.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Fear of the LORD is the foundation of true wisdom. All who obey his commandments will grow in wisdom. Praise him forever!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/111.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/111.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/111.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD <i>is</i> the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do <i>his commandments</i>: his praise endureth for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/111.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD <i>is</i> the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do <i>His commandments.</i> His praise endures forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/111.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; All those who follow His commandments have a good understanding; His praise endures forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/111.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments; His praise endures forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/111.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do <i>His commandments;</i> His praise endures forever. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/111.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom; Good insight belongs to all those who do <i>His commandments</i>; His praise stands forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/111.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The [reverent] fear of the LORD is the beginning (the prerequisite, the absolute essential, the alphabet) of wisdom; A good understanding <i>and</i> a teachable heart are possessed by all those who do <i>the will of the L</i><i>ORD</i>; His praise endures forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/111.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his instructions have good insight. His praise endures forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/111.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His instructions have good insight. His praise endures forever. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/111.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all they that do his commandments: His praise endureth for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/111.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Respect and obey the LORD! This is the first step to wisdom and good sense. God will always be respected. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/111.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; a good understanding have all they that do thereafter: his praise endureth for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/111.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom. Good sense is shown by everyone who follows [God's guiding principles]. His praise continues forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/111.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The way to become wise is to honor the LORD; he gives sound judgment to all who obey his commands. He is to be praised forever. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/111.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; sound understanding belongs to those who practice it. Praise of God endures forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/111.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />To obey the LORD is the fundamental principle for wise living; all who carry out his precepts acquire good moral insight. He will receive praise forever. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/111.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/111.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />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.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/111.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/111.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever! <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/111.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />The fear of YHWH [is] the beginning of wisdom, "" Good understanding have all doing them, "" His praise [is] standing forever!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/111.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> The beginning of wisdom is fear of Jehovah, Good understanding have all doing them, His praise is standing for ever!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/111.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The beginning of wisdom is the fear of Jehovah: a good understanding to all doing them: his praise stands forever.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/111.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. A good understanding to all that do it: his praise continueth for ever and ever. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/111.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 110:10>The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. A good understanding is for all who do it. His praise remains from age to age.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/111.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; prudent are all who practice it. His praise endures forever. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/111.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/111.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The reverence of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; a good understanding have all they that do his commandments; his praise endures for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/111.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The beginning of wisdom is the awesomeness of LORD JEHOVAH, and his Servants have good understanding; his glory stands to eternity. <div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/111.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all they that do thereafter; His praise endureth for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/111.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and all that act accordingly have a good understanding; his praise endures for ever and ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/111-10.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=14321" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/111.htm">Majestic Is His Work</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">9</span>He has sent redemption to His people; He has ordained His covenant forever; holy and awesome is His name. <span class="reftext">10</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3374.htm" title="3374: yir·’aṯ (N-fsc) -- A fear. Feminine of yare'; fear; morally, reverence.">The fear</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/7225.htm" title="7225: rê·šîṯ (N-fsc) -- Beginning, chief. From the same as ro'sh; the first, in place, time, order or rank.">is the beginning</a> <a href="/hebrew/2451.htm" title="2451: ḥāḵ·māh (N-fs) -- Wisdom. From chakam; wisdom.">of wisdom;</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: lə·ḵāl (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ō·śê·hem (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc:: 3mp) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">who follow His precepts</a> <a href="/hebrew/2896.htm" title="2896: ṭō·wḇ (Adj-ms) -- Pleasant, agreeable, good.">gain rich</a> <a href="/hebrew/7922.htm" title="7922: śê·ḵel (N-ms) -- Prudence, insight. Or sekel; from sakal; intelligence; by implication, success.">understanding.</a> <a href="/hebrew/8416.htm" title="8416: tə·hil·lā·ṯōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Praise, song of praise. From halal; laudation; specifically a hymn.">His praise</a> <a href="/hebrew/5975.htm" title="5975: ‘ō·me·ḏeṯ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-fs) -- To take one's stand, stand. A primitive root; to stand, in various relations.">endures</a> <a href="/hebrew/5703.htm" title="5703: lā·‘aḏ (Prep-l:: N-ms) -- Perpetuity. From adah; properly, a terminus, i.e. duration, in the sense of advance or perpetuity.">forever!</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/9-10.htm">Proverbs 9:10</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/28-28.htm">Job 28:28</a></span><br />And He said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/1-7.htm">Proverbs 1:7</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/12-13.htm">Ecclesiastes 12:13</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/3-13.htm">James 3:13</a></span><br />Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good conduct, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/15-33.htm">Proverbs 15:33</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, and humility comes before honor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/2-5.htm">Proverbs 2:5-6</a></span><br />then you will discern the fear of the LORD and discover the knowledge of God. / For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/3-7.htm">Proverbs 3:7</a></span><br />Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/33-6.htm">Isaiah 33:6</a></span><br />He will be the sure foundation for your times, a storehouse of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of the LORD is Zion’s treasure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/2-3.htm">Colossians 2:3</a></span><br />in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-24.htm">1 Corinthians 1:24</a></span><br />but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-30.htm">1 Corinthians 1:30</a></span><br />It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God: our righteousness, holiness, and redemption.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/1-17.htm">Ephesians 1:17</a></span><br />that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in your knowledge of Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/3-15.htm">2 Timothy 3:15</a></span><br />From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-24.htm">Matthew 7:24-25</a></span><br />Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. / The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because its foundation was on the rock.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endures for ever.</p><p class="hdg">fear</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/28-28.htm">Job 28:28</a></b></br> And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that <i>is</i> wisdom; and to depart from evil <i>is</i> understanding.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/1-7.htm">Proverbs 1:7</a></b></br> The fear of the LORD <i>is</i> the beginning of knowledge: <i>but</i> fools despise wisdom and instruction.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/9-10.htm">Proverbs 9:10</a></b></br> The fear of the LORD <i>is</i> the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy <i>is</i> understanding.</p><p class="hdg">a good understanding.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/1-3.htm">Psalm 1:3</a></b></br> And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/4-6.htm">Deuteronomy 4:6</a></b></br> Keep therefore and do <i>them</i>; for this <i>is</i> your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the nations, which shall hear all these statutes, and say, Surely this great nation <i>is</i> a wise and understanding people.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/1-7.htm">Joshua 1:7,8</a></b></br> Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it <i>to</i> the right hand or <i>to</i> the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest… </p><p class="hdg">do his commandments.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/13-17.htm">John 13:17</a></b></br> If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/revelation/22-14.htm">Revelation 22:14</a></b></br> Blessed <i>are</i> they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.</p><p class="hdg">his praise</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/25-21.htm">Matthew 25:21,23</a></b></br> His lord said unto him, Well done, <i>thou</i> good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/5-44.htm">John 5:44</a></b></br> How can ye believe, which receive honour one of another, and seek not the honour that <i>cometh</i> from God only?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/12-43.htm">John 12:43</a></b></br> For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/102-25.htm">Beginning</a> <a href="/psalms/111-7.htm">Commandments</a> <a href="/psalms/111-3.htm">Endures</a> <a href="/psalms/111-3.htm">Endureth</a> <a href="/psalms/105-10.htm">Eternal</a> <a href="/psalms/111-5.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/psalms/94-15.htm">Follow</a> <a href="/psalms/111-9.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/psalms/109-21.htm">Good</a> <a href="/psalms/111-7.htm">Laws</a> <a href="/psalms/106-3.htm">Practice</a> <a href="/psalms/111-1.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/111-7.htm">Precepts</a> <a href="/psalms/111-3.htm">Standing</a> <a href="/1_samuel/10-17.htm">Thereafter</a> <a href="/psalms/82-5.htm">Understanding</a> <a href="/psalms/107-27.htm">Wisdom</a> <a href="/psalms/107-43.htm">Wise</a> <a href="/psalms/111-3.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/119-160.htm">Beginning</a> <a href="/psalms/112-1.htm">Commandments</a> <a href="/psalms/112-3.htm">Endures</a> <a href="/psalms/112-3.htm">Endureth</a> <a href="/psalms/119-89.htm">Eternal</a> <a href="/psalms/112-7.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/psalms/119-33.htm">Follow</a> <a href="/psalms/112-3.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/psalms/112-5.htm">Good</a> <a href="/psalms/112-1.htm">Laws</a> <a href="/psalms/119-56.htm">Practice</a> <a href="/psalms/112-1.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/119-4.htm">Precepts</a> <a href="/psalms/112-3.htm">Standing</a> <a href="/luke/13-9.htm">Thereafter</a> <a href="/psalms/119-32.htm">Understanding</a> <a href="/psalms/119-34.htm">Wisdom</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-1.htm">Wise</a> <a href="/psalms/115-4.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 111</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/111-1.htm">The psalmist by his example incites others to praise God for his glorious</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/111-5.htm">And gracious works</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/111-10.htm">The fear of God breeds true wisdom</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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This fear is not about terror but reverence and awe for God's holiness and authority. It signifies a proper relationship with God, acknowledging His sovereignty and righteousness. In the ancient Near Eastern context, wisdom was highly valued, and its pursuit was seen as a path to a successful and righteous life. The phrase suggests that true wisdom starts with recognizing and respecting God's position as Creator and Judge.<p><b>all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding.</b><br>The term "precepts" refers to God's commandments and teachings, as found in the Torah and throughout Scripture. Following these precepts involves obedience and a commitment to living according to God's will. This obedience is not merely external but involves a heart aligned with God's purposes. The promise of "rich understanding" implies that those who live by God's laws gain insight into life's complexities and moral clarity. This understanding is not just intellectual but practical, guiding believers in making decisions that honor God. The connection to <a href="/deuteronomy/4-6.htm">Deuteronomy 4:6</a> highlights how obedience to God's laws was meant to be a witness to the nations of Israel's wisdom and understanding.<p><b>His praise endures forever!</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the eternal nature of God's worthiness to be praised. Throughout the Psalms, God's enduring praise is a recurring theme, reflecting His unchanging nature and everlasting kingdom (<a href="/psalms/145-13.htm">Psalm 145:13</a>). The idea that His praise endures forever points to the eternal impact of His works and character. In a historical context, this enduring praise is seen in the continuous worship practices of Israel, such as the temple rituals and festivals. Theologically, it foreshadows the eternal worship of God in the new creation, as depicted in <a href="/revelation/5-13.htm">Revelation 5:13</a>, where every creature praises God. This eternal praise is a response to His faithfulness, justice, and mercy, which are evident throughout history and will continue into eternity.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal and unchanging nature, as well as His relationship with His people.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/w/wisdom.htm">Wisdom</a></b><br>A key theme in biblical literature, often associated with living in accordance with God's will and understanding His ways.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/precepts.htm">Precepts</a></b><br>Refers to God's commandments and teachings, which guide believers in righteous living.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/p/praise.htm">Praise</a></b><br>The act of worship and adoration directed towards God, acknowledging His greatness and eternal nature.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_foundation_of_wisdom.htm">The Foundation of Wisdom</a></b><br>True wisdom begins with a reverent fear of the LORD. This fear is not terror but a deep respect and awe for God's holiness and authority.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_by_god's_precepts.htm">Living by God's Precepts</a></b><br>Following God's commandments leads to a rich understanding of life and aligns us with His will. Obedience to His word is a pathway to wisdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/enduring_praise.htm">Enduring Praise</a></b><br>Our lives should be a continuous act of worship, reflecting God's eternal nature. As we grow in wisdom, our praise for Him should deepen and endure.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_reverence.htm">The Role of Reverence</a></b><br>Reverence for God is not just the start of wisdom but its continual source. It shapes our decisions, actions, and understanding of the world.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/wisdom_in_community.htm">Wisdom in Community</a></b><br>Wisdom is not just personal but communal. As we follow God's precepts together, we build a community that reflects His wisdom and understanding.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_111.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 111</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_radical_orthodoxy_theology.htm">What defines Radical Orthodoxy in theological terms?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_loyalty_show_god's_faithfulness.htm">What is the beginning of knowledge?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_beginning_of_knowledge.htm">What is the beginning of knowledge?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'fear_is_a_liar'_mean.htm">What does "Fear Is a Liar" mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/111.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(10) <span class= "bld">A good understanding . . .</span>--Better, <span class= "ital">a good estimation have all they that do them. </span>The parallelism here, as the context of <a href="/proverbs/3-4.htm" title="So shall you find favor and good understanding in the sight of God and man.">Proverbs 3:4</a>, decides for this rendering against that of the margin, "a good success." Not only is piety the beginning of wisdom, but righteousness wins good esteem. For by <span class= "ital">his praise </span>we must certainly understand the praise of the good man.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/111.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 10.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom</span> (comp. <a href="/proverbs/1-7.htm">Proverbs 1:7</a>; <a href="/proverbs/9-10.htm">Proverbs 9:10</a>; Ecclus. 1:16; and also <a href="/job/28-28.htm">Job 28:28</a>). The meaning seems to be that "the beginning of wisdom is not found in keen insight, nor wide experience, nor the learn-hag of the schools, but in the temper of reverence and awe. The fear of the finite in the presence of the Infinite, of the sinful in the presence of the Holy, self-abhorring, adoring, as in Job's confession - this for the Israelite was the starting-point of all true wisdom" (Dean Plumptre). <span class="cmt_word">A good under standing have all they that do his commandments</span>; literally, <span class="accented">that do them</span>; but the "commandments" of ver. 7 are, no doubt, intended. <span class="cmt_word">His praise endureth forever</span>. The praise "of <span class="accented">him</span>," not "of <span class="accented">it</span>," <span class="accented">as</span> in the Prayer-book Version. As he had begun (ver. 1), so the psalmist ends, with Jehovah's praise. <p> <p> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/111-10.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The fear</span><br /><span class="heb">יִרְאַ֬ת</span> <span class="translit">(yir·’aṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3374.htm">Strong's 3374: </a> </span><span class="str2">Fear, reverence</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֗ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is the beginning</span><br /><span class="heb">רֵ֘אשִׁ֤ית</span> <span class="translit">(rê·šîṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7225.htm">Strong's 7225: </a> </span><span class="str2">The first, in place, time, order, rank</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of wisdom;</span><br /><span class="heb">חָכְמָ֨ה ׀</span> <span class="translit">(ḥāḵ·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2451.htm">Strong's 2451: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wisdom</span><br /><br /><span class="word">all</span><br /><span class="heb">לְכָל־</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḵāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who follow [His precepts]</span><br /><span class="heb">עֹשֵׂיהֶ֑ם</span> <span class="translit">(‘ō·śê·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">have a rich</span><br /><span class="heb">ט֭וֹב</span> <span class="translit">(ṭō·wḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2896.htm">Strong's 2896: </a> </span><span class="str2">Pleasant, agreeable, good</span><br /><br /><span class="word">understanding.</span><br /><span class="heb">שֵׂ֣כֶל</span> <span class="translit">(śê·ḵel)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7922.htm">Strong's 7922: </a> </span><span class="str2">Intelligence, success</span><br /><br /><span class="word">His praise</span><br /><span class="heb">תְּ֝הִלָּת֗וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(tə·hil·lā·ṯōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8416.htm">Strong's 8416: </a> </span><span class="str2">Praise, song of praise</span><br /><br /><span class="word">endures</span><br /><span class="heb">עֹמֶ֥דֶת</span> <span class="translit">(‘ō·me·ḏeṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5975.htm">Strong's 5975: </a> </span><span class="str2">To stand, in various relations</span><br /><br /><span class="word">forever!</span><br /><span class="heb">לָעַֽד׃</span> <span class="translit">(lā·‘aḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5703.htm">Strong's 5703: </a> </span><span class="str2">A, terminus, duration, advance, perpetuity</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/111-10.htm">Psalm 111:10 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/111-10.htm">Psalm 111:10 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/111-10.htm">Psalm 111:10 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/111-10.htm">Psalm 111:10 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/111-10.htm">Psalm 111:10 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/111-10.htm">Psalm 111:10 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/111-10.htm">Psalm 111:10 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/111-10.htm">Psalm 111:10 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/111-10.htm">Psalm 111:10 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/111-10.htm">Psalm 111:10 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/111-10.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 111:10 The fear of Yahweh is the beginning (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/111-9.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 111:9"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 111:9" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/112-1.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 112:1"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 112:1" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>