Proverbs 2:6-11 Parallel Bible Translations

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	YLT Young's Literal Translation	ESV English Standard Version	NIV New International Version
6	For Jehovah giveth wisdom, From His mouth 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	Even to lay up for the upright substance, A shield for those walking uprightly.	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	To keep the paths of judgment, And the way of His saints He preserveth.	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 understandest thou righteousness, And judgment, and uprightness -- 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 wisdom cometh into thy heart, And knowledge to thy soul is pleasant,	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	Thoughtfulness doth watch over thee, Understanding doth keep thee,	discretion will watch over you, understanding will guard you,	Discretion will protect you, and understanding will guard you.
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