Bible Strands
Psalms 111:10
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever!
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The psalmist addresses the covenant community, concluding a liturgical catalog of God’s redemptive acts and eternal covenant.
The words — יִרְאַת יְהוָה (yir'at Yahweh) translates literally as "fear of Yahweh," and שֵׂכֶל (sekhel) denotes practical insight or sound judgment.
The thread — The identical formula appears in Proverbs 1:7, Proverbs 9:10, and Job 28:28.
Why it lands — The text states that reverence for God initiates true wisdom, then declares that obedience to His commands produces reliable discernment.
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The Hebrew words
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.
Cross-references
- 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 25:21 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!’
- 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.
- 2 Corinthians 4:17 For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison.