Bible verse

Proverbs 2:6

For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.

Proverbs 2:6 · BSB

Proverbs 2:6 in context

The verses around it, from Proverbs 2.

2 if you incline your ear to wisdom and direct your heart to understanding,

3 if you truly call out to insight and lift your voice to understanding,

4 if you seek it like silver and search it out like hidden treasure,

5 then you will discern the fear of the LORD and discover the knowledge of God.

6 For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.

7 He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk with integrity,

8 to guard the paths of justice and protect the way of His saints.

9 Then you will discern righteousness and justice and equity—every good path.

10 For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will delight your soul.

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Proverbs 2:6 in other translations

KJV

For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth [cometh] knowledge and understanding.

ASV

For Jehovah giveth wisdom; Out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding:

ERV

For the LORD giveth wisdom; out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding:

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