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Proverbs 2:6

What does Proverbs 2:6 mean?

A plain-English look at Proverbs 2:6 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

For the Lord giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

For the Lord gives wisdom; out of his mouth come knowledge and reason:

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

For Jehovah giveth wisdom, From His mouth knowledge and understanding.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Because the Lord giveth wisdom: and out of his mouth cometh prudence and knowledge.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

For Jehovah giveth wisdom; out of his mouth [come] knowledge and understanding.

Context

v.5Then shalt thou understand the fear of Jehovah, And find the knowledge of God.

v.6This passage

v.7He layeth up sound wisdom for the upright; He isa shield to them that walk in integrity;

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Exodus 31:3

    and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship,

  • John 6:45

    It is written in the prophets, And they shall all be taught of God. Every one that hath heard from the Father, and hath learned, cometh unto me.

  • Daniel 2:21

    And he changeth the times and the seasons; he removeth kings, and setteth up kings; he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that have understanding;

  • Psalms 119:104

    Through thy precepts I get understanding: Therefore I hate every false way. נ NUN.

  • 1 Chronicles 22:12

    Only Jehovah give thee discretion and understanding, and give thee charge concerning Israel; that so thou mayest keep the law of Jehovah thy God.

  • Job 32:8

    But there is a spirit in man, And the breath of the Almighty giveth them understanding.

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