Proverbs 2:6-11 Parallel Bible Translations

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6	For the LORD gives [skillful and godly] wisdom; From His mouth come knowledge and understanding.	For the LORD gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding;	For the LORD gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
7	He stores away sound wisdom for the righteous [those who are in right standing with Him]; He is a shield to those who walk in integrity [those of honorable character and moral courage],	he stores up sound wisdom for the upright; he is a shield to those who walk in integrity,	He holds success in store for the upright, he is a shield to those whose walk is blameless,
8	He guards the paths of justice; And He preserves the way of His saints (believers).	guarding the paths of justice and watching over the way of his saints.	for he guards the course of the just and protects the way of his faithful ones.
9	Then you will understand righteousness and justice [in every circumstance] And integrity and every good path.	Then you will understand righteousness and justice and equity, every good path;	Then you will understand what is right and just and fair—every good path.
10	For [skillful and godly] wisdom will enter your heart And knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.	for wisdom will come into your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul;	For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.
11	Discretion will watch over you, Understanding and discernment will guard you,	discretion will watch over you, understanding will guard you,	Discretion will protect you, and understanding will guard you.
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