Psalms 111:10

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.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 9:10 : 10 The beginning of wisdom is to fear the LORD, and acknowledging the Holy One is understanding.
  • Prov 1:7 : 7 Introduction to the Theme of the Book Fearing the LORD is the beginning of discernment, but fools have despised wisdom and moral instruction.
  • Job 28:28 : 28 And he said to mankind,‘The fear of the LORD– that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”
  • Eccl 12:13 : 13 Having heard everything, I have reached this conclusion: Fear God and keep his commandments, because this is the whole duty of man.
  • Prov 3:4 : 4 Then you will find favor and good understanding, in the sight of God and people.
  • Ps 1:3 : 3 He is like a tree planted by flowing streams; it yields its fruit at the proper time, and its leaves never fall off. He succeeds in everything he attempts.
  • Ps 145:2 : 2 Every day I will praise you! I will praise your name continually!
  • Deut 4:6 : 6 So be sure to do them, because this will testify of your wise understanding to the people who will learn of all these statutes and say,“Indeed, this great nation is a very wise people.”
  • Josh 1:7-8 : 7 Make sure you are very strong and brave! Carefully obey all the law my servant Moses charged you to keep! Do not swerve from it to the right or to the left, so that you may be successful in all you do. 8 This law scroll must not leave your lips! You must memorize it day and night so you can carefully obey all that is written in it. Then you will prosper and be successful.
  • Matt 25:21 : 21 His master answered,‘Well done, good and faithful slave! You have been faithful in 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 answered,‘Well done, good and faithful slave! 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, if you accept praise from one another and don’t seek the praise that comes from the only God?
  • John 12:43 : 43 For they loved praise from men more than praise from God.
  • John 13:17 : 17 If you understand these things, you will be blessed if you do them.
  • Rom 2:7 : 7 eternal life to those who by perseverance in good works seek glory and honor and immortality,
  • Rom 2:29 : 29 but someone is a Jew who is one inwardly, and circumcision is of the heart by the Spirit and not by the letter. This person’s praise is not from people but from God.
  • 1 Cor 4:5 : 5 So then, do not judge anything before the time. Wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light the hidden things of darkness and reveal the motives of hearts. Then each will receive recognition from God.
  • 2 Cor 4:17 : 17 For our momentary, light suffering is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison
  • 2 Tim 3:15-17 : 15 and how from infancy you have known the holy writings, which are able to give you wisdom for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 16 Every scripture is inspired by God and useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 17 that the person dedicated to God may be capable and equipped for every good work.
  • 1 Pet 1:7 : 7 Such trials show the proven character of your faith, which is much more valuable than gold– gold that is tested by fire, even though it is passing away– and will bring praise and glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.
  • Rev 22:14 : 14 Blessed are those who wash their robes so they can have access to the tree of life and can enter into the city by the gates.

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  • Prov 9:10
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    10The beginning of wisdom is to fear the LORD, and acknowledging the Holy One is understanding.

  • Ps 112:1
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    1Praise the LORD! How blessed is the one who obeys the LORD, who takes great delight in keeping his commands.

  • Prov 1:7
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    7Introduction to the Theme of the Book Fearing the LORD is the beginning of discernment, but fools have despised wisdom and moral instruction.

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    9The commands to fear the LORD are right and endure forever. The judgments given by the LORD are trustworthy and absolutely just.

  • Ps 111:7-9
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    7His acts are characterized by faithfulness and justice; all his precepts are reliable.

    8They are forever firm, and should be faithfully and properly carried out.

    9He delivered his people; he ordained that his covenant be observed forever. His name is holy and awesome.

  • Prov 2:5-6
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    5then you will understand how to fear the LORD, and you will discover knowledge about God.

    6For the LORD gives wisdom, and from his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.

  • Job 28:28
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    28And he said to mankind,‘The fear of the LORD– that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”

  • Prov 15:33
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    33The fear of the LORD provides wise instruction, and before honor comes humility.

  • Ps 2:11
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    11Serve the LORD in fear! Repent in terror!

  • Prov 19:23
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    23Fearing the LORD leads to life, and one who does so will live satisfied; he will not be afflicted by calamity.

  • Prov 14:26-27
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    26In the fear of the LORD one has strong confidence, and it will be a refuge for his children.

    27The fear of the LORD is like a life-giving fountain, to turn people from deadly snares.

  • Prov 8:13
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    13The fear of the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride and the evil way and perverse utterances.

  • Isa 33:6
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    6He is your constant source of stability; he abundantly provides safety and great wisdom; he gives all this to those who fear him.

  • Ps 33:8
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    8Let the whole earth fear the LORD! Let all who live in the world stand in awe of him!

  • Ps 111:2-3
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    2The LORD’s deeds are great, eagerly awaited by all who desire them.

    3His work is majestic and glorious, and his faithfulness endures forever.

  • Ps 118:4
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    4Let the loyal followers of the LORD say,“Yes, his loyal love endures!”

  • Ps 34:11
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    11Come children! Listen to me! I will teach you what it means to fear the LORD.

  • Ps 96:9
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    9Worship the LORD in holy attire! Tremble before him, all the earth!

  • 1 Chr 16:25
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    25For the LORD is great and certainly worthy of praise, he is more awesome than all gods.

  • Ps 64:9
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    9and all people will fear. They will proclaim what God has done, and reflect on his deeds.

  • Prov 10:27
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    27Fearing the LORD prolongs life, but the life span of the wicked will be shortened.

  • Ps 25:14
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    14The LORD’s loyal followers receive his guidance, and he reveals his covenantal demands to them.

  • 1 Chr 16:30
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    30Tremble before him, all the earth! The world is established, it cannot be moved.

  • Ps 128:1
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    1A song of ascents. How blessed is every one of the LORD’s loyal followers, each one who keeps his commands!

  • Ps 128:4
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    4Yes indeed, the man who fears the LORD will be blessed in this way.

  • Ps 34:9
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    9Fear the LORD, you chosen people of his, for those who fear him lack nothing!

  • Ps 103:17
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    17But the LORD continually shows loyal love to his faithful followers, and is faithful to their descendants,

  • Eccl 12:13
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    13Having heard everything, I have reached this conclusion: Fear God and keep his commandments, because this is the whole duty of man.

  • 1 Kgs 8:40
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    40Then they will obey you throughout their lifetimes as they live on the land you gave to our ancestors.

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    14God’s Sovereignty I also know that whatever God does will endure forever; nothing can be added to it, and nothing taken away from it. God has made it this way, so that men will fear him.

  • Ps 96:4
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    4For the LORD is great and certainly worthy of praise; he is more awesome than all gods.

  • Deut 8:6
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    6So you must keep his commandments, live according to his standards, and revere him.

  • Ps 113:2
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    2May the LORD’s name be praised now and forevermore!

  • Prov 22:4
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    4The reward for humility and fearing the LORD is riches and honor and life.

  • Ps 136:5
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    5to the one who used wisdom to make the heavens, for his loyal love endures,

  • Ps 115:13
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    13He will bless his loyal followers, both young and old.

  • Ps 119:160
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    160Your instructions are totally reliable; all your just regulations endure.

  • Prov 1:2
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    2To learn wisdom and moral instruction, to discern wise counsel.

  • Eccl 7:18
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    18It is best to take hold of one warning without letting go of the other warning; for the one who fears God will follow both warnings.

  • Ps 89:7
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    7a God who is honored in the great angelic assembly, and more awesome than all who surround him?

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    50from generation to generation he is merciful to those who fear him.

  • Prov 14:2
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    2The one who walks in his uprightness fears the LORD, but the one who is perverted in his ways despises him.

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    31Then they will honor you by obeying you throughout their lifetimes as they live on the land you gave to our ancestors.

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    11The LORD takes delight in his faithful followers, and in those who wait for his loyal love.

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    5He gives food to his faithful followers; he always remembers his covenant.