Verse 10

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

Other Translations

• GT, oversatt fra Hebraisk

  Å frykte Herren er begynnelsen på visdom; god innsikt har de som frykter ham, og hans ros står fast for alltid.

• Moderne oversettelse av Bibelen fra 1611 KJV med hebraisk kontekst

  Herrens frykt er begynnelsen til visdom; godt skjønn har alle de som følger hans bud; hans lovprisning varer evig.

• Norsk King James

  Å frykte Herren er begynnelsen på visdom; de som følger hans bud har god forståelse: hans ros varer for alltid.

• Modernisert Norsk Bibel 1866

  Å frykte Herren er begynnelsen til visdom, en god innsikt for alle som handler deretter; hans lovprisning varer for alltid.

• Oversettelse av hebraiske Bibeltekster til moderne norsk bokmål

  Å frykte Herren er begynnelsen til visdom, alle som gjør det, har godt skjønn. Hans pris vil vare evig.

• Bibelen: En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611

  Herrens frykt er begynnelsen til visdom; alle som følger hans bud har en god forståelse. Hans pris vil vare evig.

• o3-mini KJV Norsk

  Å frykte Herren er begynnelsen til visdom; de som holder hans bud, besitter god forstand, og hans lovprisning varer evig.

• En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611 (mar 2025)

  Herrens frykt er begynnelsen til visdom; alle som følger hans bud har en god forståelse. Hans pris vil vare evig.

• Lingvistisk bibeloversettelse fra grunntekst

  Begynnelsen av visdom er frykten for Herren; en god innsikt har alle som følger hans bud; hans pris varer evig.

• 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.

• biblecontext

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• GT, oversatt fra hebraisk Aug2024

  Å frykte Herren er begynnelsen til visdom; alle som gjør det har god innsikt. Hans pris varer for alltid.

• Original Norsk Bibel 1866

  Herrens Frygt er Viisdoms Begyndelse, en god Klogskab for alle dem, som gjøre derefter; hans Priis bestaaer altid.

• 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.

• KJV 1769 norsk

  Å frykte Herren er begynnelsen til visdom, god innsikt har alle de som handler etter hans bud. Hans lovprisning varer evig.

• Norsk oversettelse av Webster

  Frykten for Herren er begynnelsen til visdom. Alle som følger hans bud har god innsikt. Hans pris varer evig!

• Norsk oversettelse av Youngs Literal Translation

  Begynnelsen til visdom er frykt for Herren, alle som gjør det, har god forstand, Hans pris står for alltid!

• Norsk oversettelse av ASV1901

  Å frykte Herren er begynnelsen til visdom; god innsikt har alle de som følger hans bud: Hans pris varer evig.

• Norsk oversettelse av BBE

  Herrens frykt er begynnelsen til visdom: alle som følger hans lover, er kloke: hans pris er evig.

• 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.

• 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 the knowledge of the holy is understanding.
• Prov 1:7 : 7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
• Job 28:28 : 28 And to man he said, 'Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.'
• Eccl 12:13 : 13 Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep His commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.
• Prov 3:4 : 4 So you will find favor and good understanding in the sight of God and man.
• Ps 1:3 : 3 He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season; its leaf also shall not wither, and whatever he does shall prosper.
• Ps 145:2 : 2 Every day I will bless you, and I will praise your name forever and ever.
• Deut 4:6 : 6 Keep therefore and do them; for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the nations, who shall hear all these statutes, and say, Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.
• Josh 1:7-8 : 7 Only be strong and very courageous, that you may observe to do according to all the law which Moses my servant commanded you; do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may prosper wherever you go. 8 This book of the law shall not depart from your mouth; but you shall meditate on it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it, for then you shall make your way prosperous, and then you shall have good success.
• Matt 25:21 : 21 His lord said to him, Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things; enter into the joy of your lord.
• Matt 25:23 : 23 His lord said to him, Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things; enter into the joy of your lord.
• John 12:43 : 43 for they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
• John 13:17 : 17 If you know these things, blessed are you if you do them.
• Rom 2:7 : 7 To those who by patient continuance in well-doing seek for glory and honor and immortality, eternal life:
• Rom 2:29 : 29 But he is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the spirit, and not in the letter; whose praise is not from men, but from God.
• 1 Cor 4:5 : 5 Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord comes, who will both bring to light the hidden things of darkness and reveal the counsels of the hearts; and then each person will receive praise from God.
• 2 Cor 4:17 : 17 For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, works for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;
• 2 Tim 3:15-17 : 15 And that from childhood you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. 16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17 That the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for all good works.
• 1 Pet 1:7 : 7 That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to result in praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ:
• Rev 22:14 : 14 Blessed are those who do his commandments, that they may have the right to the tree of life, and may enter through the gates into the city.