Proverbs 2:6
New International Version
For the LORD gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.

New Living Translation
For the LORD grants wisdom! From his mouth come knowledge and understanding.

English Standard Version
For the LORD gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding;

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

King James Bible
For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.

New King James Version
For the LORD gives wisdom; From His mouth come knowledge and understanding;

New American Standard Bible
For the LORD gives wisdom; From His mouth come knowledge and understanding.

NASB 1995
For the LORD gives wisdom; From His mouth come knowledge and understanding.

NASB 1977
For the LORD gives wisdom; From His mouth come knowledge and understanding.

Legacy Standard Bible
For Yahweh gives wisdom; From His mouth come knowledge and discernment.

Amplified Bible
For the LORD gives [skillful and godly] wisdom; From His mouth come knowledge and understanding.

Christian Standard Bible
For the LORD gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.

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

Contemporary English Version
All wisdom comes from the LORD, and so do common sense and understanding.

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

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The LORD gives wisdom. From his mouth come knowledge and understanding.

Good News Translation
It is the LORD who gives wisdom; from him come knowledge and understanding.

International Standard Version
For the LORD gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.

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

NET Bible
For the LORD gives wisdom, and from his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.

New Heart English Bible
For the LORD gives wisdom. Out of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.

Webster's Bible Translation
For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.

World English Bible
For Yahweh gives wisdom. Out of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
For YHWH gives wisdom, "" Knowledge and understanding from His mouth.

Young's Literal Translation
For Jehovah giveth wisdom, From His mouth knowledge and understanding.

Smith's Literal Translation
For Jehovah will give wisdom: from his mouth knowledge and understanding.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Because the Lord giveth wisdom: and out of his mouth cometh prudence and knowledge.

Catholic Public Domain Version
For the Lord bestows wisdom, and out of his mouth, prudence and knowledge.

New American Bible
For the LORD gives wisdom, from his mouth come knowledge and understanding;

New Revised Standard Version
For the LORD gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
For it is the LORD who gives wisdom; out of his mouth come knowledge and understanding.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Because LORD JEHOVAH gives wisdom, and from his mouth, knowledge and understanding.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
For the LORD giveth wisdom, Out of His mouth cometh knowledge and discernment;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
For the Lord gives wisdom; and from his presence come knowledge and understanding,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Benefits of Wisdom
5then you will discern the fear of the LORD and discover the knowledge of God. 6For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. 7He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk with integrity,…

Cross References
James 1:5
Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.

Colossians 2:3
in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

Job 12:13
Wisdom and strength belong to God; counsel and understanding are His.

Daniel 2:21
He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.

Psalm 111:10
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever!

1 Corinthians 1:30
It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God: our righteousness, holiness, and redemption.

Isaiah 11:2
The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD.

Ecclesiastes 2:26
To the man who is pleasing in His sight, He gives wisdom and knowledge and joy, but to the sinner He assigns the task of gathering and accumulating that which he will hand over to one who pleases God. This too is futile and a pursuit of the wind.

Ephesians 1:17
that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in your knowledge of Him.

Psalm 119:98-100
Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for they are always with me. / I have more insight than all my teachers, for Your testimonies are my meditation. / I discern more than the elders, for I obey Your precepts.

1 Kings 3:9-12
Therefore give Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people and to discern between good and evil. For who is able to govern this great people of Yours?” / Now it pleased the Lord that Solomon had made this request. / So God said to him, “Since you have asked for this instead of requesting long life or wealth for yourself or death for your enemies—but you have asked for discernment to administer justice— ...

2 Timothy 3:15
From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

Jeremiah 33:3
Call to Me, and I will answer and show you great and unsearchable things you do not know.

Luke 21:15
For I will give you speech and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict.

Psalm 19:7
The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple.


Treasury of Scripture

For the LORD gives wisdom: out of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.

the lord

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,

1 Kings 3:9,12
Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people? …

1 Kings 4:29
And God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding exceeding much, and largeness of heart, even as the sand that is on the sea shore.

out

Proverbs 6:23
For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life:

Proverbs 8:5-9
O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart…

Psalm 19:7
The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.

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For the LORD
The term "LORD" in this context is derived from the Hebrew "YHWH," often vocalized as Yahweh. This is the covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal, self-existent nature and His personal relationship with His people. In the historical context of Israel, invoking the name of the LORD signifies a deep reverence and acknowledgment of His supreme authority and sovereignty. It is a reminder that wisdom is not a human construct but a divine gift from the Creator Himself.

gives wisdom
The Hebrew word for "wisdom" is "chokmah," which encompasses not only knowledge but also the skillful application of that knowledge in daily life. In the ancient Near Eastern context, wisdom was highly valued and often associated with the ability to make just and prudent decisions. The phrase "gives wisdom" underscores the belief that true wisdom is a gift from God, not something that can be attained solely through human effort or intellect. It is a divine endowment that enables believers to live in accordance with God's will.

from His mouth
This phrase suggests that wisdom, knowledge, and understanding are communicated directly by God. In the biblical tradition, the "mouth" of God is often associated with His spoken word, which is powerful and creative. The imagery here is reminiscent of the creation narrative in Genesis, where God speaks the world into existence. It implies that the wisdom imparted by God is authoritative and life-giving, carrying the weight of divine truth.

come knowledge and understanding
"Knowledge" in Hebrew is "da'ath," which refers to a deep, intimate acquaintance with truth. It is not merely factual information but a profound comprehension of God's ways and purposes. "Understanding," or "binah," involves discernment and insight, the ability to see beyond the surface and grasp the underlying principles of God's moral order. Together, these terms highlight the comprehensive nature of the wisdom that God provides. It is not limited to intellectual pursuits but encompasses moral and spiritual dimensions, guiding believers in righteous living.

(6) For the Lord giveth wisdom.--As St. James (Proverbs 1:5) expresses it, He gives it to every man "liberally, and upbraideth not:" i.e., blames him not for asking it.

Verse 6. - For the Lord giveth wisdom. The Lord Jehovah is the only and true Source of wisdom. The truth stated here is also met with in Daniel 2:21, "He giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding." He "giveth," or more properly, "will give" (יִתֵּן yitten, future of נָתַן, nathan), wisdom; but the connection requires us to understand that the assurance applies only to those who seek after it earnestly and truly (cf. James 1:5-7). The two coefficients to our obtaining wisdom are our efforts and God's assistance. Solomon may be adduced as s striking exemplification of this; he asked for "an understanding heart," and God graciously granted his request (see 1 Kings 3:9, 12). Out of his mouth (מִפִיו, mippiv); ex ore ejus; God is here spoken of anthropologically. He is the true Teacher. The meaning is that God communicates wisdom through the medium of his Word (Delitzsch. Pi.). The law proceeds from his mouth (Job 22:22). In the Book of Wisdom (7:25), "Wisdom is the breath of the power of God." His word is conveyed to us through men divinely inspired, and hence St. Peter (2 Peter 1:21) says that "holy men of old spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost."

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
For
כִּֽי־ (kî-)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

the LORD
יְ֭הוָה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

gives
יִתֵּ֣ן (yit·tên)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5414: To give, put, set

wisdom;
חָכְמָ֑ה (ḥāḵ·māh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 2451: Wisdom

from His mouth
מִ֝פִּ֗יו (mip·pîw)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 6310: The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to

come knowledge
דַּ֣עַת (da·‘aṯ)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 1847: Knowledge

and understanding.
וּתְבוּנָֽה׃ (ū·ṯə·ḇū·nāh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 8394: Intelligence, an argument, caprice


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