Parallel Verses
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
For it is the LORD that giveth wisdom, out of his mouth cometh 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:
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.
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 shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God. 6 For it is the LORD that giveth wisdom, out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding. 7 He preserveth the welfare of the righteous, and defendeth them that walk innocently;
Phrases
Names
Cross References
1 Kings 3:12
see, I have done according to thy petition. And behold, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart, so that there was none like thee before, neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee.
Job 32:8
Every man, no doubt, hath a mind; but it is the inspiration of the Almighty that giveth understanding.
James 1:5
If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, which giveth to all men indifferently and casteth no man in the teeth; and it shall be given him.
1 Kings 3:9
Give therefore unto thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, and to discern between good, and bad. For who is able to judge this, thy so weighty a people?"
Isaiah 8:20
If any man want light, let him look upon the law and the testimony whether they speak not after this meaning.
Exodus 31:3
And I have filled him with the spirit of God, with wisdom, understanding and knowledge: even in all manner work,
1 Kings 4:29
And God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding exceeding much and a large heart, even as the sand along by the sea bank:
1 Chronicles 22:12
And the LORD give thee wisdom and understanding, and make thee governor of Israel, and to keep the law of the LORD thy God.
Psalm 19:7
The law of the LORD is an undefiled law, converting the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, and giveth wisdom unto simple.
Psalm 119:98
Thou, through thy commandments, hast made me wiser than mine enemies; for they are ever with me.
Psalm 119:104
Through thy commandments I get understanding; therefore I hate all false ways.
Proverbs 6:23
For the commandment is a lantern, and the law a light: yea, chastening and nurture is the way of life:
Proverbs 8:5-9
Take heed unto knowledge, O ye ignorant; be wise in heart, O ye fools.
Isaiah 54:13
Thy children shall all be taught of God, and I will give them plenteousness of peace.
Daniel 1:17
God gave now these four springaldes cunning and learning in all scripture and wisdom: but unto Daniel specially, he gave understanding of all visions and dreams.
Daniel 2:21
He changeth the times and ages; he putteth down kings, he setteth up kings; he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and understanding to those that understand;
Daniel 2:23
I thank thee, and pray thee, O thou God of my fathers, that thou hast lent me wisdom and strength, and hast showed me the thing that we desired of thee, for thou hast opened the king's matter unto me."
Luke 21:15
For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, where against all your adversaries shall not be able to speak nor resist.
John 6:45
It is written in the prophets, 'That they shall all be taught of God.' Every man therefore that hath heard, and hath learned of the father, cometh unto me:
Ephesians 1:17-18
that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the father of glory, might give unto you the spirit of wisdom, and open to you the knowledge of himself,
James 1:17
Every good gift, and every perfect gift, is from above and cometh down from the father of light, with whom is no variableness, neither is he changed unto darkness.