Proverbs 2:6
For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
Webster Bible
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.
7He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly.
Cross References
Exodus 31:3And I have filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship,
1 Kings 3:12Behold, I have done according to thy words: lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart; so that there hath been none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like to thee.
1 Kings 10:24And all the earth sought to Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.
Ezra 7:25And thou, Ezra, after the wisdom of thy God, that is in thy hand, set magistrates and judges, who may judge all the people that are beyond the river, all such as know the laws of thy God; and teach ye them that know them not.
Job 12:16With him is strength and wisdom: the deceived and the deceiver are his.
Psalms 19:7The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, 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 →