Parallel Verses
A Conservative Version
For LORD gives wisdom. Out of his mouth [is] 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.
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 thou shall understand the fear of LORD, and find the knowledge of God. 6 For LORD gives wisdom. Out of his mouth [is] knowledge and understanding. 7 He lays up sound wisdom for the upright, a shield to those who walk in integrity,
Phrases
Names
Cross References
1 Kings 3:12
behold, I have done according to thy word. Lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart, so that there has been none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like thee.
Job 32:8
But there is a spirit in man, and the breath of the Almighty gives them understanding.
James 1:5
And if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask from God who gives to all generously and not reproaching, and it will be given to him.
1 Kings 3:9
Give thy servant therefore an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and evil, for who is able to judge this thy great people?
Isaiah 8:20
[Seek] to the law and to the testimony! If they speak not according to this word, surely there is no morning for them.
Exodus 31:3
and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship,
1 Kings 4:29
And God gave Solomon exceedingly much wisdom and understanding, and largeness of heart, even as the sand that is on the sea-shore.
1 Chronicles 22:12
Only LORD give thee discretion and understanding, and give thee charge concerning Israel, so that thou may keep the law of LORD thy God.
Psalm 19:7
The law of LORD is perfect, restoring the soul. The testimony of LORD is sure, making a simple man wise.
Psalm 119:98
Thy commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for they are ever with me.
Psalm 119:104
Through thy precepts I get understanding. Therefore I hate every FALSE way.
Proverbs 6:23
For the commandment is a lamp, and the law is light, and reproofs of instruction are the way of life,
Proverbs 8:5-9
O ye simple, understand prudence, and, ye fools, be of an understanding heart.
Isaiah 54:13
And all thy sons shall be taught of LORD, and great shall be the peace of thy sons.
Daniel 1:17
Now as for these four youths, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom. And Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.
Daniel 2:21
And he changes the times and the seasons. He removes kings, and sets up kings. He gives wisdom to the wise, and knowledge to those who have understanding.
Daniel 2:23
I thank thee, and praise thee, O thou God of my fathers, who has given me wisdom and might, and has now made known to me what we desired of thee, for thou have made known to us the king's matter.
Luke 21:15
For I will give you a mouth and wisdom that all those who oppose you will not be able to contradict or to resist.
John 6:45
It is written in the prophets, And they will all be taught of God. Every man who hears from the Father, and having learned, comes to me.
Ephesians 1:17-18
So that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in knowledge of him,
James 1:17
Every good gift and every perfect endowment is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation nor shadow of turning.