Verse Comparison: Psalms 111:10
American Standard Version
The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all they that do `his commandments': His praise endureth for ever.
Amplified® Bible
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.]
Contemporary English Version
Respect and obey the LORD! This is the first step to wisdom and good sense. God will always be respected.
Darby English Version
The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom; a good understanding have all they that do [his precepts]: his praise abideth for ever.
Good News Bible
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.
King James 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.
New American Standard Bible
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do {His commandments;} His praise endures forever.
New International Version
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom;
all who follow his precepts have good understanding.
To him belongs eternal praise.
New King James Version
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom;
A good understanding have all those who do His commandments.
His praise endures forever.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
The fear of the LORD we consider the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments; His praise endures forever.
Revised Standard Version
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; a good understanding have all those who practice
Young's Literal Translation
The beginning of wisdom `is' fear of Jehovah, Good understanding have all doing them, His praise `is' standing for ever!
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