Proverbs 2:6
For LORD gives wisdom. Out of his mouth [is] knowledge and understanding.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
In Context
5then thou shall understand the fear of LORD, and find the knowledge of God.
7He lays up sound wisdom for the upright, a shield to those who walk in integrity,
Cross References
Exodus 31:3and 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 3:12behold, 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.
1 Kings 10:24And all the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.
Ezra 7:25And thou, Ezra, according to the wisdom of thy God, that is in thy hand, appoint magistrates and judges, who may judge all the people who are beyond the River, all such as know the laws of thy God, and teach ye him who does not kno
Job 12:16With him is strength and wisdom. The deceived and the deceiver are his.
Psalms 19:7The law of LORD is perfect, restoring the soul. The testimony of LORD is sure, making a simple man wise.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 2:2-10
The Search after Wisdom Encouraged. 1 My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee; 2 So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding; 3 Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding; 4 If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures; 5 Then shalt thou understand the fear of the Lord , and find the knowledge of God. 6 For the Lord giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and… Read the whole commentary →