Psalm 111 - Part 6

V10 - THE FEAR OF THE LORD IS THE BEGINNING OF WISDOM

• wisdom begins in a man who properly reasons and comprehends the greatness of God: “His works are great;” “His work is honorable and glorious, and His righteousness endures forever;” “He is gracious and full of compassion;” He does not forget His promises; He is just and true; “He has sent redemption to His people;” “Holy and awesome is His name.


• GOOD UNDERSTANDING HAVE ALL THOSE WHO DO HIS COMMANDMENTS because they desire to praise Him with their whole heart. Therefore, the fear of the Lord means we are so in love with the Father that we are afraid to do anything that would grieve Him. It is when we understand this that wisdom truly begins.


• NIV reads “all who follow his precepts have good understanding.” – understanding comes from knowing the Word of God. It is sure, it stands forever and ever, and it is done in truth and uprightness.


• HIS PRAISE ENDURES FOREVER or in the NIV “to Him belongs eternal praise.”