Psalm 111:10 {110:10}
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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.

fear

Job 28:28 And he said to man: Behold the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom: and to depart from evil, is understanding.

Proverbs 1:7 My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:

Proverbs 9:10 For by me shall thy days be multiplied, and years of life shall be added to thee.

Ecclesiastes 12:13 Let us all hear together the conclusion of the discourse. Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is all man:

a good understanding.

Psalm 1:3 And he shall be like a tree which is planted near the running waters, which shall bring forth its fruit, in due season. And his leaf shall not fall off: and all whatsoever he shall do shall prosper.

Deuteronomy 4:6 And you shall observe, and fulfil them in practice. For this is your wisdom, and understanding in the sight of nations, that hearing all these precepts, they may say: Behold a wise and understanding people, a great nation.

Joshua 1:7,8 Take courage therefore, and be very valiant: that thou mayst observe and do all the law, which Moses my servant hath commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayst understand all things which thou dost. . . .

Proverbs 3:4 Have confidence in the Lord with all thy heart, and lean not upon thy own prudence.

2 Timothy 3:15-17 And because from thy infancy thou hast known the holy scriptures which can instruct thee to salvation by the faith which is in Christ Jesus. . . .

do his commandments.

John 13:17 If you know these things, you shall be blessed if you do them.

Revelation 22:14 Blessed are they that wash their robes in the blood of the Lamb: that they may have a right to the tree of life and may enter in by the gates into the city.

his praise

Matthew 25:21,23 His lord said to him: Well done, good and faithful servant, because thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will place thee over many things. Enter thou into the joy of thy lord. . . .

John 5:44 How can you believe, who receive glory one from another: and the glory which is from God alone, you do not seek?

John 12:43 For they loved the glory of men more than the glory of God.

Romans 2:7,29 To them indeed who, according to patience in good work, seek glory and honour and incorruption, eternal life: . . .

1 Corinthians 4:5 Therefore, judge not before the time: until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts. And then shall every man have praise from God.

2 Corinthians 4:17 For that which is at present momentary and light of our tribulation worketh for us above measure, exceedingly an eternal weight of glory.

1 Peter 1:7 That the trial of your faith (much more precious than gold which is tried by the fire) may be found unto praise and glory and honour at the appearing of Jesus Christ.

Context
Majestic Is His Work
9He hath sent redemption to his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever. Holy and terrible is his name: 10The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. A good understanding to all that do it: his praise continueth for ever and ever.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 4:6
And you shall observe, and fulfil them in practice. For this is your wisdom, and understanding in the sight of nations, that hearing all these precepts, they may say: Behold a wise and understanding people, a great nation.

Deuteronomy 6:2
That thou mayst fear the Lord thy God, and keep all his commandments and precepts, which I command thee, and thy sons, and thy grandsons, all the days of thy life, that thy days may be prolonged.

Deuteronomy 14:23
And thou shalt eat before the Lord thy God in the place which he shall choose, that his name may be called upon therein, the tithe of thy corn, and thy wine, and thy oil, and the firstborn of thy herds and thy sheep: that thou mayst learn to fear the Lord thy God at all times.

Job 28:28
And he said to man: Behold the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom: and to depart from evil, is understanding.

Psalm 34:11
Come, children, hearken to me: I will teach you the fear of the Lord.

Psalm 104:31
May the glory of the Lord endure for ever: the Lord shall rejoice in his works.

Psalm 119:98
Through thy commandment, thou hast made me wiser than my enemies: for it is ever with me.

Psalm 145:2
Every day will I bless thee: and I will praise thy name for ever; yea, for ever and ever.

Proverbs 1:7
My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:

Proverbs 3:4
Have confidence in the Lord with all thy heart, and lean not upon thy own prudence.

Proverbs 9:10
For by me shall thy days be multiplied, and years of life shall be added to thee.

Proverbs 13:15
Good instruction shall give grace: in the way of scorners is a deep pit.

Ecclesiastes 12:13
Let us all hear together the conclusion of the discourse. Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is all man:

Lexicon
The fear
יִרְאַ֬ת (yir·’aṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's Hebrew 3374: Fear, reverence

of the LORD
יְהוָ֗ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

is the beginning
רֵ֘אשִׁ֤ית (rê·šîṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's Hebrew 7225: The first, in place, time, order, rank

of wisdom;
חָכְמָ֨ה ׀ (ḥāḵ·māh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's Hebrew 2451: Wisdom

all
לְכָל־ (lə·ḵāl)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's Hebrew 3605: The whole, all, any, every

who follow [His precepts]
עֹשֵׂיהֶ֑ם (‘ō·śê·hem)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's Hebrew 6213: To do, make

have a rich
ט֭וֹב (ṭō·wḇ)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew 2896: Pleasant, agreeable, good

understanding.
שֵׂ֣כֶל (śê·ḵel)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew 7922: Intelligence, success

His praise
תְּ֝הִלָּת֗וֹ (tə·hil·lā·ṯōw)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew 8416: Praise, song of praise

endures
עֹמֶ֥דֶת (‘ō·me·ḏeṯ)
Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine singular
Strong's Hebrew 5975: To stand, in various relations

forever!
לָעַֽד׃ (lā·‘aḏ)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew 5703: A, terminus, duration, advance, perpetuity


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

The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all they that do his commandments : His praise endureth for ever.

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.

The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom; a good understanding have all they that do [his precepts]: his praise abideth for ever.

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; a good understanding have all they that do thereafter: his praise endureth for ever.

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.

The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!

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