Proverbs 2:6
For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
In Context
5then you will discern the fear of the LORD and discover the knowledge of God.
7He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk with integrity,
Cross References
Exodus 31:3And I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship,
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.
1 Kings 10:24The whole world sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart.
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.
Job 12:16True wisdom and power belong to Him. The deceived and the deceiver are His.
Psalms 19:7The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple.
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 →