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Proverbs 2:6–7

For the Lord gives wisdom;c

from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.d

He holds success in store for the upright,

he is a shielde to those whose walk is blameless,f

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Proverbs 2:6–7 — English Standard Version (ESV)

For the Lord gives wisdom;

from his mouth come knowledge and understanding;

he stores up sound wisdom for the upright;

he is a shield to those who walk in integrity,

Proverbs 2:6–7 — King James Version (KJV 1900)

For the Lord giveth wisdom:

Out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.

He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous:

He is a buckler to them that walk uprightly.

Proverbs 2:6–7 — New Living Translation (NLT)

For the Lord grants wisdom!

From his mouth come knowledge and understanding.

He grants a treasure of common sense to the honest.

He is a shield to those who walk with integrity.

Proverbs 2:6–7 — The New King James Version (NKJV)

For the Lord gives wisdom;

From His mouth come knowledge and understanding;

He stores up sound wisdom for the upright;

He is a shield to those who walk uprightly;

Proverbs 2:6–7 — New Century Version (NCV)

Only the Lord gives wisdom;

he gives knowledge and understanding.

He stores up wisdom for those who are honest.

Like a shield he protects the innocent.

Proverbs 2:6–7 — American Standard Version (ASV)

For Jehovah giveth wisdom;

Out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding:

He layeth up sound wisdom for the upright;

He is a shield to them that walk in integrity;

Proverbs 2:6–7 — 1890 Darby Bible (DARBY)

For Jehovah giveth wisdom; out of his mouth come knowledge and understanding. He layeth up sound wisdom for the upright; he is a shield to them that walk in integrity;

Proverbs 2:6–7 — GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)

The Lord gives wisdom. 

From his mouth come knowledge and understanding. 

He has reserved priceless wisdom for decent people. 

He is a shield for those who walk in integrity 

Proverbs 2:6–7 — The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

For the Lord gives wisdom;

from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.

He stores up success for the upright;

He is a shield for those who live with integrity

Proverbs 2:6–7 — The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)

For the Lord gives wisdom;

from his mouth come knowledge and understanding;

he stores up sound wisdom for the upright;

he is a shield to those who walk blamelessly,

Proverbs 2:6–7 — The Lexham English Bible (LEB)

For Yahweh will give wisdom;

from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.

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

Proverbs 2:6–7 — New International Reader’s Version (1998) (NIrV)

The Lord gives wisdom.

Knowledge and understanding come from his mouth.

He stores up success for honest people.

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

Proverbs 2:6–7 — New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (NASB95)

For the Lord gives wisdom;

From His mouth come knowledge and understanding.

He stores up sound wisdom for the upright;

He is a shield to those who walk in integrity,


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