Psalms 111:10 — Compare Translations
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English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young
The beginning of wisdom [is] fear of Jehovah, Good understanding have all doing them, His praise [is] standing for ever!
English ASV
The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all they that do his commandments: His praise endureth for ever.
English Amplified
The reverent fear and worship of the Lord is the beginning of Wisdom and skill [the preceding and the first essential, the prerequisite and the alphabet]; a good understanding, wisdom, and meaning have all those who do [the will of the Lord]. Their praise of Him endures forever. [Job. 28:28; Prov. 1:7; Matt. 22:37, 38; Rev. 14:7.]
English Amplified Classic Bible 1987
The reverent fear and worship of the Lord is the beginning of Wisdom and skill [the preceding and the first essential, the prerequisite and the alphabet]; a good understanding, wisdom, and meaning have all those who do [the will of the Lord]. Their praise of Him endures forever. [Job. 28:28; Prov. 1:7; Matt. 22:37, 38; Rev. 14:7.]
English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever!
English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his instructions have good insight. His praise endures forever.
English Darby 1890 : Public Domain
The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom; a good understanding have all they that do [his precepts]: his praise abideth for ever.
English EASY 2024
If you want to live in a wise way, respect and obey the Lord. Everyone who lives in the way that he teaches will understand what is right. People should praise the Lord for ever!
English ERV 2006 - Only For Website
Wisdom begins with fear and respect for the Lord. Those who obey him are very wise. Praises will be sung to him forever.
English ESV 2016 == The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!
English GNT (Good News Translation)
The way to become wise is to honor the Lord; he gives sound judgment to all who obey his commands. He is to be praised forever.
English God's Word - GW 1995
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Good sense is shown by everyone who follows {God's guiding principles}. His praise continues forever.
English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His instructions have good insight. His praise endures forever.
English KJV 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.
English LSB
The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom; Good insight belongs to all those who do His commandments; His praise stands forever.
English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; a good understanding have all those who do His commands. His praise endures forever!
English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments; His praise endures forever.
English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; prudent are all who live by it. Your praise endures forever.
English NET Bible - 2005 (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.
English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website
If you really want to become wise, you must begin by having respect for the Lord. All those who follow his rules have good understanding. People should praise him forever.
English NIV
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise.
English NKJ 1982
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments. His praise endures forever.
English NLT
Reverence for the LORD is the foundation of true wisdom. The rewards of wisdom come to all who obey him. Praise his name forever!
English NRSV 1989 - Only for website
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever.
English Passion Translation Bible 2020
Where can wisdom be found? It is born in the fear of God. Everyone who follows his ways will never lack his living-understanding. And the adoration of God will abide throughout eternity!
English RSV (Revised Standard Version)
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; a good understanding have all those who practice it. His praise endures for ever!
English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)
How can men be wise? The only way to begin is by reverence for God. For growth in wisdom comes from obeying his laws. Praise his name forever.
English Tyndale 1537
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; a good understanding have all they that do thereafter: the praise of it endureth for ever.