New International Version
Proverbs 2:6
6For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
Proverbs 2:6 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)For the Lord giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
- English Standard Version (ESV)For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding;
- New King James Version (NKJV)For the Lord gives wisdom; From His mouth come knowledge and understanding;
- New Living Translation (NLT)For the Lord grants wisdom! From his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
Context of Proverbs 2:6
4and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure, 5then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God. For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. 7He holds success in store for the upright, he is a shield to those whose walk is blameless, 8for he guards the course of the just and protects the way of his faithful ones.
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כִּֽי־יְ֭הוָה יִתֵּ֣ן חָכְמָ֑ה מִ֝פִּ֗יו דַּ֣עַת וּתְבוּנָֽה׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Proverbs 2:6
- Exodus 31:3and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, with understanding, with knowledge and with all kinds of skills—
- 1 Kings 3:9So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong. For who is able to govern this great people of yours?”
- 1 Kings 4:29God gave Solomon wisdom and very great insight, and a breadth of understanding as measureless as the sand on the seashore.
- 1 Chronicles 22:12May the Lord give you discretion and understanding when he puts you in command over Israel, so that you may keep the law of the Lord your God.
- Job 32:8But it is the spirit in a person, the breath of the Almighty, that gives them understanding.
- Isaiah 54:13All your children will be taught by the Lord, and great will be their peace.
- Daniel 1:17To these four young men God gave knowledge and understanding of all kinds of literature and learning. And Daniel could understand visions and dreams of all kinds.
- Daniel 2:23I thank and praise you, God of my ancestors: You have given me wisdom and power, you have made known to me what we asked of you, you have made known to us the dream of the king.”
- Luke 21:15For I will give you words and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict.
- John 6:45It is written in the Prophets: ‘They will all be taught by God.’ Everyone who has heard the Father and learned from him comes to me.
- Ephesians 1:17I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better.
- James 1:5If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.
- Proverbs 6:23For this command is a lamp, this teaching is a light, and correction and instruction are the way to life,
- Proverbs 8:5You who are simple, gain prudence; you who are foolish, set your hearts on it.
- Psalms 19:7The law of the Lord is perfect, refreshing the soul. The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple.
- Psalms 119:98Your commands are always with me and make me wiser than my enemies.
Commentaries on Proverbs 2:6
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 6People do not gain wisdom by any efforts of their own, but God gives it according to the laws of His own goodness.Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 6The Lord gives wisdom to those who learn it from the Scriptures, which are his words (2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20–21). You cannot become wise through observation alone.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 66. For--God is ready (Jas 1:5; 4:8). out of his mouth--by revelation from Him.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Proverbs 2
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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