Proverbs 2:6
For YHWH gives wisdom, || Knowledge and understanding from His mouth.
Literal Standard Version
In The King James Version
For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
In Context
5Then you understand the fear of YHWH, || And you find the knowledge of God.
7Even to lay up substance for the upright, || A shield for those walking uprightly.
Cross References
Exodus 31:3and I fill him [with] the Spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all work,
1 Kings 3:12behold, I have done according to your words; behold, I have given a wise and understanding heart to you, that there has not been [one] like you before you, and after you there does not arise [one] like you;
1 Kings 10:24and all the earth is seeking the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom that God has put into his heart,
Ezra 7:25And you, Ezra, according to the wisdom of your God, that [is] in your hand, appoint magistrates—even judges who may be judging—judging all the people who are beyond the river, to all knowing the Law of your God, and he who has not known, you cause to know;
Job 12:16With Him [are] strength and wisdom, || His the deceived and deceiver.
Psalms 19:7The law of YHWH [is] perfect, refreshing the soul, || The testimonies of YHWH [are] steadfast, || Making the simple 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 →