Psalms 111:10

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who obey His precepts have good understanding. His praise endures forever.

📖 Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

רֵ֘אשִׁ֤ית חָכְמָ֨ה ׀ יִרְאַ֬ת יְהוָ֗ה שֵׂ֣כֶל ט֭וֹב לְכָל־עֹשֵׂיהֶ֑ם תְּ֝הִלָּת֗וֹ עֹמֶ֥דֶת לָעַֽד׃

Transliteration

Rē'šît ḥokmāh ׀ yir'at YHWH śēkel ṭôb to-all-'ōśêhem təhillātô 'ōmedet lā'ad

Grammar Details

• *Rē'šît*: noun, feminine, singular construct - beginning/first of
• *ḥokmāh*: noun, feminine, singular - wisdom
• *yir'at*: noun, feminine, singular construct - fear of
• *YHWH*: proper noun, divine name
• *śēkel*: noun, masculine, singular - understanding/insight
• *ṭôb*: adjective, masculine, singular - good
• *'ōśêhem*: participle, masculine, plural with 3rd masculine plural suffix - their doers/practitioners
• *təhillātô*: noun, feminine, singular with 3rd masculine singular suffix - his praise
• *'ōmedet*: participle, feminine, singular - standing/enduring
• *lā'ad*: preposition with noun - forever

Word Meanings

• *Rē'šît*: beginning/first/chief part/best
• *ḥokmāh*: wisdom/skill/expertise
• *yir'at*: fear/reverence/awe
• *śēkel*: understanding/insight/intelligence/prudence
• *ṭôb*: good/pleasant/agreeable/beneficial
• *'ōśêhem*: their doers/those who practice them/those who do them
• *təhillātô*: his praise/his glory/his renown
• *'ōmedet*: standing/enduring/remaining/continuing
• *lā'ad*: forever/eternally/perpetually

Other Translations

• King James Version 1769 (Standard 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.

• KJV1611 – Modern English

  The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; a good understanding have all those who do his commandments; his praise endures forever.

• King James Version 1611 (Original)

  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.

• American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

  The fear{H3374} of Jehovah{H3068} is the beginning{H7225} of wisdom;{H2451} A good{H2896} understanding{H2451} have all they that do{H6213} [his commandments]: His praise{H8416} endureth{H5975} for ever.{H5703}

• King James Version with Strong's Numbers

  The fear{H3374} of the LORD{H3068} is the beginning{H7225} of wisdom{H2451}: a good{H2896} understanding{H7922} have all they that do{H6213}{(H8802)} his commandments: his praise{H8416} endureth{H5975}{(H8802)} for ever{H5703}.

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  The feare of the LORDE is the begynnynge of wy?dome, a good vnderstondinge haue all they that do therafter: the prayse of it endureth for euer.

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  The beginning of wisedome is the feare of the Lord: all they that obserue them, haue good vnderstanding: his praise endureth for euer.

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  The beginning of wysdome is the feare of God: all they haue a good vnderstanding that do his commaundements, the praise of it endureth for euer.

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

  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.

• Webster's Bible (1833)

  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 (1862/1898)

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

• American Standard Version (1901)

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

• American Standard Version (1901)

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

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  The fear of the Lord is the best part of wisdom: all those who keep his laws are wise: his praise is eternal.

• World English Bible (2000)

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

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  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.

Referenced Verses

• Prov 9:10 : 10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
• Prov 1:7 : 7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.
• Job 28:28 : 28 And He said to mankind, 'Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.'
• Eccl 12:13 : 13 Now that all has been heard, here is the conclusion: Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind.
• Prov 3:4 : 4 Then you will find favor and good understanding in the sight of God and man.
• Ps 1:3 : 3 He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in its season, and whose leaf does not wither; whatever he does prospers.
• Ps 145:2 : 2 Every day I will bless you, and I will praise your name forever and ever.
• Deut 4:6 : 6 You must keep and do them, for this will show your wisdom and understanding in the sight of the nations, who will hear about all these statutes and say, 'Indeed, this great nation is a wise and understanding people.'
• Josh 1:7-8 : 7 Only be strong and very courageous, being careful to obey all the law that my servant Moses commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right or to the left so that you may be successful wherever you go. 8 Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips. Meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will prosper and succeed in all you do.
• Matt 25:21 : 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.’
• Matt 25:23 : 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 5:44 : 44 How can you believe, when you accept glory from one another but do not seek the glory that comes from the one and only God?
• John 12:43 : 43 For they loved the approval of people more than the approval of God.
• John 13:17 : 17 If you know these things, you are blessed if you do them.
• Rom 2:7 : 7 To those who seek glory, honor, and immortality by persistence in doing good, He will give eternal life.
• Rom 2:29 : 29 But a person is a Jew who is one inwardly, and circumcision is of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the letter. Such a person’s praise is not from people, but from God.
• 1 Cor 4:5 : 5 Therefore, do not judge anything before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will disclose the motives of hearts. At that time, each person will receive praise from God.
• 2 Cor 4:17 : 17 For our momentary and light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison.
• 2 Tim 3:15-17 : 15 And from childhood you have known the sacred Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 16 All Scripture is God-breathed and useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 17 so that the servant of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.
• 1 Pet 1:7 : 7 so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more valuable than gold that perishes though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
• Rev 22:14 : 14 Blessed are those who keep His commandments, that they may have the right to the tree of life and may enter the city by its gates.