Parallel Verses
Amplified
For the Lord gives [skillful and godly] wisdom;
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.
International Standard Version
For the LORD gives wisdom, and 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:
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
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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 [reverent] fear of the Lord [that is, worshiping Him and regarding Him as truly awesome]
And discover the knowledge of God.
For the Lord gives [skillful and godly] wisdom;
From His mouth come knowledge and understanding.
He stores away sound wisdom for the righteous [those who are in right standing with Him];
He is a shield to those who walk in integrity [those of honorable character and moral courage],
Phrases
Names
Cross References
1 Kings 3:12
behold, I have done as you asked. I have given you a wise and discerning heart (mind), so that no one before you was your equal, nor shall anyone equal to you arise after you.
Job 32:8
“But there is [a vital force and] a spirit [of intelligence] in man,
And the breath of the Almighty gives them understanding.
James 1:5
If any of you lacks wisdom [to guide him through a decision or circumstance], he is to ask of [our benevolent] God, who gives to everyone generously and without rebuke or blame, and it will be given to him.
1 Kings 3:9
So give Your servant an understanding mind and a hearing heart [with which] to judge Your people, so that I may discern between good and evil. For who is able to judge and rule this great people of Yours?”
Isaiah 8:20
[Direct those people] to the law and to the testimony! If their teachings are not in accord with this word, it is because they have no dawn.
Exodus 31:3
I have filled him with the Spirit of God in wisdom and skill, in understanding and intelligence, in knowledge, and in all kinds of craftsmanship,
1 Kings 4:29
Now God gave Solomon [exceptional] wisdom and very great discernment and breadth of mind, like the sand of the seashore.
1 Chronicles 22:12
Only may the Lord give you wisdom and understanding, and give you charge over Israel, so that you may keep the law of the Lord your God.
Psalm 19:7
The law of the Lord is perfect (flawless), restoring and refreshing the soul;
The statutes of the Lord are reliable and trustworthy, making wise the simple.
Psalm 119:98
Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies,
For Your words are always with me.
Psalm 119:104
From Your precepts I get understanding;
Therefore I hate every false way.
Proverbs 6:23
For the commandment is a lamp, and the teaching [of the law] is light,
And reproofs (rebukes) for discipline are the way of life,
Proverbs 8:5-9
“O you naive or inexperienced [who are easily misled], understand prudence and seek astute common sense;
And, O you [closed-minded, self-confident] fools, understand wisdom [seek the insight and self-discipline that leads to godly living].
Isaiah 54:13
“And all your [spiritual] sons will be disciples [of the Lord],
And great will be the
Daniel 1:17
As for these four young men, God gave them knowledge and skill in all kinds of literature and wisdom; Daniel also understood all kinds of visions and dreams.
Daniel 2:21
“It is He who changes the times and the seasons;
He removes kings and establishes kings.
He gives wisdom to the wise
And [greater] knowledge to those who have understanding!
Daniel 2:23
“I thank You and praise You, O God of my fathers,
For You have given me wisdom and power;
Even now You have made known to me what we requested of You,
For You have made known to us [the solution to] the king’s matter.”
Luke 21:15
John 6:45
Ephesians 1:17-18
[I always pray] that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may grant you a spirit of wisdom and of revelation [that gives you a deep and personal and intimate insight] into the true knowledge of Him [for we know the Father through the Son].
James 1:17
Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above; it comes down from the Father of lights [the Creator and Sustainer of the heavens], in whom there is no variation [no rising or setting] or shadow