Proverbs 2:7
He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly.
King James Version
In Context
6For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
8He keepeth the paths of judgment, and preserveth the way of his saints.
Cross References
Psalms 3:4I cried unto the LORD with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. Selah.
Psalms 144:2My goodness, and my fortress; my high tower, and my deliverer; my shield, and he in whom I trust; who subdueth my people under me.
Proverbs 14:8The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.
Proverbs 30:5Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.
1 Corinthians 1:24But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.
1 Corinthians 2:6Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought:
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 →