Psalms 111:10
The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!
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Interpretation

Wisdom shapes a good understanding that is traced in daily practice. Psalms 111:10: notice "fear" and "yahweh". Entrust good understanding in hospitality and listening—make holiness concrete. Through wisdom & worship, Poetry and wisdom teach reverent, honest life before God—through praise, lament, and reflection.

Context

The setting is Psalms—poetry/wisdom, highlighting good understanding. Within ch. 111, a small unit frames the emphasis. It edges toward wisdom & worship. Watch the terms “fear” and “yahweh”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Long‑standing tradition credits Psalms to David with other poets. Psalms is frequently described this way: Worship songbook gathered from several collections and guilds.. Scholars commonly date Psalms Monarchy through the post‑exilic period.. Wisdom & Worship is especially relevant in this line. Poetry shapes prayer into patient trust. The psalter reflects multiple collections brought together for worship.

More details
Traditional:David & others
Modern scholarship:Temple hymnbook with multiple collections and authors.
Date:Monarchy to post‑exilic.
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Hebrew text is preserved in the Masoretic tradition with remarkable accuracy. The the Dead Sea Scrolls (found 1947-1956) confirm the Hebrew text's reliability, showing minimal variation over 1000+ years of transmission.