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Psalm 111:9–10

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9He set his people free

and made an eternal covenant with them.

Holy and mighty is he!

10*The way to become wise is to honour the Lord;x

he gives sound judgement to all who obey his commands.

He is to be praised for ever.

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Footnotes

  1. xThe way … the Lord; or The most important part of wisdom is honouring the Lord.

Cross references

  1. *111.10: Job 28:28; Pr 1:7; 9:10

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

He sent redemption to his people;

he has commanded his covenant forever.

Holy and awesome is his name!

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;

all those who practice it have a good understanding.

His praise endures forever!

NIVNew International Version (2011)

He provided redemption for his people;

he ordained his covenant forever—

holy and awesome is his name.

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;

all who follow his precepts have good understanding.

To him belongs eternal praise.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

He has sent redemption to his people.

He has ordained his covenant forever.

His name is holy and awe-inspiring.

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;

all who follow his instructions have good insight.

His praise endures forever.

NLTNew Living Translation

He has paid a full ransom for his people.

He has guaranteed his covenant with them forever.

What a holy, awe-inspiring name he has!

Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true wisdom.

All who obey his commandments will grow in wisdom.

Praise him forever!

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

He has sent redemption to his people;

he has commanded his covenant forever;

holy and fearful is his name.

The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom;

all who do them have a good understanding.

His praise endures forever.

KJV 1900King James Version

He sent redemption unto his people:

He hath commanded his covenant for ever:

Holy and reverend is his name.

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.