Proverbs 2:6
For the Lord gives wisdom; and from his presence come knowledge and understanding,
Brenton Septuagint
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 find the knowledge of God.
7and he treasures up salvation for them that walk uprightly: he will protect their way;
Cross References
Exodus 31:3And I have filled him with a divine spirit of wisdom, and understanding, and knowledge, to invent in every work,
1 Kings 3:12behold, I have done according to thy word: behold, I have given thee an understanding and wise heart: there has not been any one like thee before thee, and after thee there shall not arise one like thee.
1 Kings 10:24And all the kings of the earth sought the + 10:24 Gr. face.presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom which the Lord had put into his heart.
Ezra 7:25And thou, Esdras, as the wisdom of God is in thy hand, appoint scribes and judges, that they may judge for all the people beyond the river, all that know the law of the Lord thy God; and ye shall make it known to him that knows not.
Job 12:16With him are strength and power: he has knowledge and understanding.
Psalms 19:7Now I know that the Lord has saved his Christ: he shall hear him from his holy heaven: the salvation of his right hand is mighty.
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 →