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Berean Standard Bible

“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever!”

Psalms 111:10

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Psalms 111 is a hymn of praise arranged as an alphabetic acrostic, each line beginning with a successive Hebrew letter. It celebrates God's great works, his provision, his covenant and the redemption he sent to his people.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever!

World English Bible (WEB)

The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!

King James Version (KJV)

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.

American Standard Version (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. Psalm 112

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

The fear of the Lord is the best part of wisdom: all those who keep his laws are wise: his praise is eternal.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

El principio de la sabiduría es el temor de Jehová: buen entendimiento tienen cuantos ponen aquéllos por obra: su loor permanece para siempre.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

El principio de la sabiduría es el temor al Señor. La recompensa para todos los que lo obedecen es la sabiduría. ¡Alabemos su nombre por siempre!

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