Other translations
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.
Aramaic Bible in Plain English
The beginning of wisdom is the awesomeness of Lord Jehovah, and his Servants have good understanding; his glory stands to eternity.
Darby Bible Translation
The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom; a good understanding have all they that do his precepts: his praise abideth for ever.
Holy Bible: Douay-Rheims Version (Genuine Leather Black)
the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. A good understanding to all that do it: his praise continueth for ever and ever.
ERV 1885 English Revised Version with Strong's Concordance
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; a good understanding have all they that do thereafter: his praise endureth for ever.
English Standard Version Journaling Bible
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!
God's Word
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.
Holman 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.
International Standard Version
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; sound understanding belongs to those who practice it. Praise of God endures forever.
NET Bible
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.
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 Living Translation
Fear of the LORD is the foundation of true wisdom. All who obey his commandments will grow in wisdom. Praise him forever!
Webster's Bible Translation
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.
The World English Bible
The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!
EasyEnglish Bible
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!
Young‘s Literal Translation
The beginning of wisdom [is] fear of Jehovah, Good understanding have all doing them, His praise [is] standing for ever!
New Life Version
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. All who obey His Laws have good understanding. His praise lasts forever.
The Voice Bible
Reverence for the Eternal is the first step toward wisdom. All those who worship Him have a good understanding. His praise will echo through eternity!
Living Bible
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.
New Catholic Bible
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; those who are guided by it will grow in understanding. His praise will last forever.
Legacy Standard Bible
Tsadhe He has commanded His covenant forever; Holy and fearsome is His name. The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom;
Jubilee Bible 2000
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those that do his will; His praise endures for ever.
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.
Amplified Bible © 1954
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.
New Century Version
Wisdom begins with respect for the Lord; those who obey his orders have good understanding. He should be praised forever.
The Message
Hallelujah! I give thanks to God with everything I’ve got— Wherever good people gather, and in the congregation. God’s works are so great, worth A lifetime of study—endless enjoyment! Splendor and beauty mark his craft; His generosity never gives out. His miracles are his memorial— This God of Grace, this God of Love. He gave food to those who fear him, He remembered to keep his ancient promise. He proved to his people that he could do what he said: Hand them the nations on a platter—a gift! He manufactures truth and justice; All his products are guaranteed to last— Never out-of-date, never obsolete, rust-proof. All that he makes and does is honest and true: He paid the ransom for his people, He ordered his Covenant kept forever. He’s so personal and holy, worthy of our respect. The good life begins in the fear of God— Do that and you’ll know the blessing of God. His Hallelujah lasts forever!
Evangelical Heritage Version ™
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. All who do his precepts have good understanding. His praise stands forever.
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever.
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.
Wycliffe Bible
the beginning of wisdom is the dread of the Lord. Good understanding is to all that do it; his praising dwelleth into the world of world. (the beginning of wisdom is the fear of the Lord/the beginning of wisdom is to revere the Lord. All who obey his commandments grow in wisdom; praise shall be his forever.)
Contemporary English Version
Respect and obey the Lord! This is the first step to wisdom and good sense. God will always be respected.
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; a good understanding have all those who practice it. His praise endures for ever!
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practise it have a good understanding. His praise endures for ever.
Common English Bible © 2011
Fear of the Lord is where wisdom begins; sure knowledge is for all who keep God’s laws. God’s praise lasts forever!
Amplified Bible © 2015
The [reverent] fear of the Lord is the beginning (the prerequisite, the absolute essential, the alphabet) of wisdom; A good understanding and a teachable heart are possessed by all those who do the will of the Lord; His praise endures forever.
English Standard Version Anglicised
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practise it have a good understanding. His praise endures for ever!
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; prudent are all who practice it. His praise endures forever.
New American Standard Bible
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; All those who follow His commandments have a good understanding; His praise endures forever.
The Expanded Bible
·Wisdom begins with respect for [L The beginning/foundation of wisdom is fear of] the Lord [Prov. 1:7]; those who ·obey [L do] ·his orders [L them] have good ·understanding [insight]. He ·should be praised [endures; L stands] forever.
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!
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!
New International Reader's Version
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.
BRG Bible
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.
Complete Jewish Bible
the first and foremost point of wisdom is the fear of Adonai; all those living by it gain good common sense. His praise stands forever.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practise it have a good understanding. His praise endures for ever.
Orthodox Jewish Bible
The fear of Hashem is the reshit chochmah; seichel tov have all they that live by it; His tehillah (praise) endureth forever.
Names of God Bible
The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. Good sense is shown by everyone who follows God’s guiding principles. His praise continues forever.
Modern English Version
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who live it have insight. His praise endures forever!
Easy-to-Read Version
Wisdom begins with fear and respect for the Lord. Those who obey him are very wise. Praises will be sung to him forever.
International Children’s Bible
Wisdom begins with respect for the Lord. Those who obey his orders have good understanding. He should be praised forever.
Lexham English Bible
The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom; all who do them have a good understanding. His praise endures forever.
New International Version - UK
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise.