Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
For the LORD gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
New American Standard Bible
From His mouth come knowledge and understanding.
King James Version
For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
Holman Bible
from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.
A Conservative Version
For LORD gives wisdom. Out of his mouth [is] knowledge and understanding.
American Standard Version
For Jehovah giveth wisdom; Out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding:
Amplified
For the Lord gives [skillful and godly] wisdom;
From His mouth come knowledge and understanding.
Bible in Basic English
For the Lord gives wisdom; out of his mouth come knowledge and reason:
Darby Translation
For Jehovah giveth wisdom; out of his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
Julia Smith Translation
For Jehovah will give wisdom: from his mouth knowledge and understanding.
King James 2000
For the LORD gives wisdom: out of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.
Lexham Expanded Bible
For Yahweh will give wisdom; from his mouth [come] knowledge and understanding.
Modern King James verseion
For Jehovah gives wisdom; out of His mouth come knowledge and understanding.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
For it is the LORD that giveth wisdom, out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
NET Bible
For the Lord gives wisdom, and from his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.
New Heart English Bible
For the LORD gives wisdom. Out of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.
The Emphasized Bible
For, Yahweh, giveth wisdom, out of his mouth, knowledge and understanding;
Webster
For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
World English Bible
For Yahweh gives wisdom. Out of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.
Youngs Literal Translation
For Jehovah giveth wisdom, From His mouth knowledge and understanding.
Themes
Defense » Who the lord defends
Gifts from God » Spiritual » Wisdom
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Wisdom
God's Promises » Of spiritual gifts » Of wisdom
Knowledge » Where knowledge comes from
Preservation » Who the lord preserves
Understanding » Who understands
Understanding » Where understanding comes from
Topics
Interlinear
Nathan
Peh
Da`ath
References
Fausets
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 2:6
Prayers for Proverbs 2:6
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Benefits Of Wisdom
5 then you will understand the fear of the LORD and learn to know God. 6 For the LORD gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. 7 He stores up sound wisdom for the upright and is a shield to those who walk in integrity
Phrases
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Cross References
1 Kings 3:12
"Because you asked for this, and you didn't ask for a long life for yourself, and you didn't ask for the lives of your enemies, but instead you've asked for discernment so you can understand how to govern, look how I'm going to do precisely what you asked. I'm giving you a wise and discerning mind, so that there will have been no one like you before you and no one will arise after you like you.
Job 32:8
However, a spirit exists in mankind, and the Almighty's breath gives him insight."
James 1:5
Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to everyone generously without a rebuke, and it will be given to him.
1 Kings 3:9
So give your servant an understanding mind to govern your people, so I can discern between good and evil. Otherwise, how will I be able to govern this great people of yours?"
Isaiah 8:20
for instruction and for testimony? Surely they are speaking like this because the truth hasn't dawned on them.
Exodus 31:3
and I've filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, understanding, knowledge, and all kinds of craftsmanship
1 Kings 4:29
God gave Solomon wisdom and great discernment. His insights were as numerous as sand on the seashore.
1 Chronicles 22:12
"Only may the LORD give you discretion and understanding as he places you in charge over Israel, so you can keep the Law of the LORD your God.
Psalm 19:7
The Law of the LORD is perfect, restoring life. The testimony of the LORD is steadfast, making foolish people wise.
Psalm 119:98
Your commands make me wiser than my adversaries, since they are always with me.
Psalm 119:104
I obtain understanding from your precepts; therefore I hate every false way. Nun
Proverbs 6:23
Because the command is a lamp and the Law a light, rebukes that discipline are a way of life
Proverbs 8:5-9
Understand prudence, you naive people; and gain an understanding heart, you foolish ones.
Isaiah 54:13
Then all your children will be taught by the LORD, and great will be your children's prosperity.
Daniel 1:17
As for these four young men, God gave them knowledge, aptitude for learning, and wisdom. Daniel also could understand all kinds of visions and dreams.
Daniel 2:21
It is God who alters the times and seasons, and he removes kings and promotes kings. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.
Daniel 2:23
To you, God of my ancestors, I give thanks and praise, because you have given me wisdom and power; you have now revealed to me what we asked of you by making known to us what the king commanded."
Luke 21:15
because I will give you the ability to speak, along with wisdom, that none of your opponents will be able to resist or refute.
John 6:45
It is written in the Prophets, "And all of them will be taught by God.' Everyone who has listened to the Father and has learned anything comes to me.
Ephesians 1:17-18
I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus, the Messiah, the most glorious Father, would give you a wise spirit, along with revelation that comes through knowing the Messiah fully.
James 1:17
Every generous act of giving and every perfect gift is from above and comes down from the Father who made the heavenly lights, in whom there is no inconsistency or shifting shadow.