Proverbs 2:6–7

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.

Proverbs 2:6–7 — The New International Version (NIV)

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,

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

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,

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

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.

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

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;

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

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.

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

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;

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

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;

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

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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,

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

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.

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

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,

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