And He said to mankind, ‘The fear of the Lord —that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.”’
Psalm 111:10 - Tree of Life Version The fear of Adonai is the beginning of wisdom. All who follow His precepts have good understanding. His praise endures forever! Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 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. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition 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.] 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. Common English Bible Fear of the LORD is where wisdom begins; sure knowledge is for all who keep God’s laws. God’s praise lasts forever! Catholic Public Domain Version The sinner will see and become angry. He will gnash his teeth and waste away. The desire of sinners will perish. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version The wicked shall see, and shall be angry, he shall gnash with his teeth and pine away: the desire of the wicked shall perish. |
And He said to mankind, ‘The fear of the Lord —that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.”’
He will be like a planted tree over streams of water, producing its fruit during its season. Its leaf never droops— but in all he does, he succeeds.
The fear of Adonai is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.
The fear of Adonai is the beginning of wisdom and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
A final word, when all has been heard: Fear God and keep His mitzvot! For this applies to all mankind.
“You are not to curse the deaf, nor put a stumbling block before the blind, but you shall fear your God. I am Adonai.
His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You were faithful with a little, so I’ll put you in charge of much. Enter into your master’s joy!’
His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You were faithful with a little, so I’ll put you in charge of much. Enter into your master’s joy!’
How can you believe, when you receive glory from one another and you do not seek the glory that comes from God alone?
Rather, the Jew is one inwardly, and circumcision is of the heart—in Spirit not in letter. His praise is not from men, but from God.
To those who by perseverance in doing good are seeking glory, honor, and immortality—eternal life.
Therefore do not judge anything before the time—wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light the things hidden in darkness and also make clear the motives of the hearts. Then the praise for each one will come from God.
For our trouble, light and momentary, is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison,
You must keep and do them, for it is your wisdom and understanding in the eyes of the peoples, who will hear all these statutes and say, ‘Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.’
These trials are so that the true metal of your faith (far more valuable than gold, which perishes though refined by fire) may come to light in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Messiah Yeshua.
How fortunate are those who wash their robes, so that they may have the right to the Tree of Life and may enter through the gates into the city.