Proverbs 2:6

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“For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.”

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BSBPD

“For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“For the Lord giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“For Jehovah giveth wisdom; Out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding:”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
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“For Jehovah giveth wisdom, From His mouth knowledge and understanding.”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Proverbs 2:6 — 24 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Exodus 31:3And I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship,
  2. 1 Kings 3:9Therefore give Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people and to discern between good and evil. For who is able to govern this great people of Yours?”
  3. 1 Kings 3:12behold, I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there has never been nor will ever be another like you.
  4. 1 Kings 4:29And God gave Solomon wisdom, exceedingly deep insight, and understanding beyond measure, like the sand on the seashore.
  5. 1 Kings 10:24The whole world sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart.
  6. 1 Chronicles 22:12Above all, may the LORD give you insight and understanding when He puts you in command over Israel, so that you may keep the Law of the LORD your God.
  7. Ezra 7:25And you, Ezra, according to the wisdom of your God which you possess, are to appoint magistrates and judges to judge all the people west of the Euphrates—all who know the laws of your God. And you are to teach these laws to anyone who does not know them.
  8. Job 12:13Wisdom and strength belong to God; counsel and understanding are His.
  9. Job 12:16True wisdom and power belong to Him. The deceived and the deceiver are His.
  10. Job 32:8But there is a spirit in a man, the breath of the Almighty, that gives him understanding.
  11. Psalms 19:7The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple.
  12. Psalms 19:8The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandments of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes.
  13. Psalms 94:10He who admonishes the nations, does He not discipline? He who teaches man, does He lack knowledge?
  14. Psalms 119:34Give me understanding that I may obey Your law, and follow it with all my heart.
  15. Psalms 119:98Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for they are always with me.
  16. Psalms 119:104I gain understanding from Your precepts; therefore I hate every false way.
  17. Proverbs 6:23For this commandment is a lamp, this teaching is a light, and the reproofs of discipline are the way to life,
  18. Proverbs 8:5O simple ones, learn to be shrewd; O fools, gain understanding.
  19. Ecclesiastes 2:26To the man who is pleasing in His sight, He gives wisdom and knowledge and joy, but to the sinner He assigns the task of gathering and accumulating that which he will hand over to one who pleases God. This too is futile and a pursuit of the wind.
  20. Isaiah 8:20To the law and to the testimony! If they do not speak according to this word, they have no light of dawn.
  21. Isaiah 54:13Then all your sons will be taught by the LORD, and great will be their prosperity.
  22. Daniel 1:17To these four young men God gave knowledge and understanding in every kind of literature and wisdom. And Daniel had insight into all kinds of visions and dreams.
  23. Daniel 2:21He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.
  24. Daniel 2:23To You, O God of my fathers, I give thanks and praise, because You have given me wisdom and power. And now You have made known to me what we have requested, for You have made known to us the dream of the king.”

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