6 For the Lord gives wisdom;

from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.

7 He holds success in store for the upright,

he is a shield to those whose walk is blameless,

8 for he guards the course of the just

and protects the way of his faithful ones.

6 For the Lord giveth wisdom: Out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding. 7 He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: He is a buckler to them that walk uprightly. 8 He keepeth the paths of judgment, And preserveth the way of his saints.

6 For the Lord grants wisdom!

From his mouth come knowledge and understanding.

7 He grants a treasure of common sense to the honest.

He is a shield to those who walk with integrity.

8 He guards the paths of the just

and protects those who are faithful to him.

6 For the Lord gives wisdom;

From His mouth come knowledge and understanding;

7 He stores up sound wisdom for the upright;

He is a shield to those who walk uprightly;

8 He guards the paths of justice,

And preserves the way of His saints.

6 Only the Lord gives wisdom;

he gives knowledge and understanding.

7 He stores up wisdom for those who are honest.

Like a shield he protects the innocent.

8 He makes sure that justice is done,

and he protects those who are loyal to him.

6 For Jehovah giveth wisdom;

Out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding:

7 He layeth up sound wisdom for the upright;

He is a shield to them that walk in integrity;

8 That he may guard the paths of justice,

And preserve the way of his saints.

6 For Jehovah giveth wisdom; out of his mouth come knowledge and understanding. 7 He layeth up sound wisdom for the upright; he is a shield to them that walk in integrity; 8 guarding the paths of just judgment and keeping the way of his godly ones.

6 The Lord gives wisdom. 

From his mouth come knowledge and understanding. 

7 He has reserved priceless wisdom for decent people. 

He is a shield for those who walk in integrity 

8 in order to guard those on paths of justice 

and to watch over the way of his godly ones. 

6 For the Lord gives wisdom;

from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.

7 He stores up success for the upright;

He is a shield for those who live with integrity

8 so that He may guard the paths of justice

and protect the way of His loyal followers.

6 For the Lord gives wisdom;

from his mouth come knowledge and understanding;

7 he stores up sound wisdom for the upright;

he is a shield to those who walk blamelessly,

8 guarding the paths of justice

and preserving the way of his faithful ones.

6 For Yahweh will give wisdom;

from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.

7 For the upright, he stores sound judgment, a shield for those who walk uprightly,

8 in order to guard paths of justice

and keep the way of his faithful ones.

6 The Lord gives wisdom.

Knowledge and understanding come from his mouth.

7 He stores up success for honest people.

He is like a shield to those who live without blame. He keeps them safe.

8 He guards the path of those who are honest.

He watches over the way of his faithful ones.

6 For the Lord gives wisdom;

From His mouth come knowledge and understanding.

7 He stores up sound wisdom for the upright;

He is a shield to those who walk in integrity,

8 Guarding the paths of justice,

And He preserves the way of His godly ones.