Proverbs 2:6 For the LORD gives wisdom: out of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding. I. AS TO THE EXCELLENCY OF SCRIPTURE WISDOM; that surely may be accounted such which enlightens the understanding with the noblest and most blessed truth, and directs the will to the choice of the greatest good. And these being truths concerning the first, and best, and most excellent of Beings, are best suited to enlighten and improve, to raise and enlarge, the understanding of a reasonable creature; and being truths which have the fullest and clearest evidence as declared by God Himself, the God of truth, are best suited to satisfy a mind desirous of true knowledge. II. HOW, AND TO WHAT MANNER OF PERSONS, THIS WISDOM OF GOD IS GIVEN. 1. Now, the manner in which God gives us this wisdom is by His Holy Spirit, the Enlightener and Sanctifier of the Church, by an outward and inward teaching. (1) Outwardly He teaches us by giving a rule of faith and practice in things pertaining to God for the salvation of our souls. God also instructs us outwardly by the ministry of His Church, and the example of holy men and women. (2) But these outward instructions and motives not being able of themselves to inspire us with religious wisdom, God is graciously pleased to teach us inwardly, also, by His Holy Spirit. 2. It remains to be inquired to whom God giveth this heavenly wisdom. (1) To the humble attendant upon His Word. (2) To the true believer of His Word. (3) To the sincere practiser of His Word. A good life is the best key to Scripture. (T. Tamson, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.WEB: For Yahweh gives wisdom. Out of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding. |
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