Proverbs 2:6
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 2
“For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.”Proverbs 2:6
What Does Proverbs 2:6 Mean?
Proverbs 2:6 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 2, verse 6 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Wisdom.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 2:6 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
James 3:17“But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.”Ephesians 1:17“That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him:”James 1:17“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.”James 1:5“If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.”Luke 21:15“For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist.”Isaiah 54:13“And all thy children shall be taught of the LORD; and great shall be the peace of thy children.”Job 32:8“But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.”Colossians 3:16“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.”Psalms 119:98“Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies: for they are ever with me.”John 6:45“It is written in the prophets, And they shall be all taught of God. Every man therefore that hath heard, and hath learned of the Father, cometh unto me.”1 Corinthians 4:7“For who maketh thee to differ from another? and what hast thou that thou didst not receive? now if thou didst receive it, why dost thou glory, as if thou hadst not received it?”1 Kings 3:12“Behold, I have done according to thy words: lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart; so that there was none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee.”Psalms 51:6“Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom.”Daniel 2:23“I thank thee, and praise thee, O thou God of my fathers, who hast given me wisdom and might, and hast made known unto me now what we desired of thee: for thou hast now made known unto us the king’s matter.”Job 38:36“Who hath put wisdom in the inward parts? or who hath given understanding to the heart?”Psalms 19:8“The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.”Psalms 119:104“Through thy precepts I get understanding: therefore I hate every false way.”1 Corinthians 1:30“But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:”Psalms 27:11“Teach me thy way, O LORD, and lead me in a plain path, because of mine enemies.”Daniel 2:21“And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding:”
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