Proverbs 2:6
Because the Lord giveth wisdom: and out of his mouth cometh prudence and knowledge.
Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner, 1752)
In The King James Version
For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
In Context
5Then shalt thou understand the fear of the Lord, and shalt find the knowledge of God:
7He wilt keep the salvation of the righteous, and protect them that walk in simplicity,
Cross References
Exodus 31:3And I have filled him with the spirit of God, with wisdom and understanding, and knowledge in all manner of work,
1 Kings 3:12Behold I have done for thee according to thy words, and have given thee a wise and understanding heart, in so much that there hath been no one like thee before thee, nor shall arise after thee.
1 Kings 10:24And all the earth desired to see Solomon's face, to hear his wisdom, which God had given in his heart.
Ezra 7:25And thou Esdras according to the wisdom of thy God, which is in thy hand, appoint judges and magistrates, that may judge all the people, that is beyond the river, that is, for them who know the law of thy God, yea and the ignorant teach ye freely.
Job 12:16With him is strength and wisdom: he knoweth both the deceivers, and him that is deceived.
Psalms 19:7The Lord fulfil all thy petitions: now have I known that the Lord hath saved his anointed. He will hear him from his holy heaven: the salvation of his right hand is in powers. The salvation of his right hand is in powers... That is, in strength. His right hand is strong and mighty to save them that trust in him.
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 →