Proverbs 2:6

KJV

For the Lord giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.

— Proverbs 2:6, King James Version
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Proverbs 2:6, King James Version.

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Study Note

'For the LORD gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding' — the verse grounds the wisdom enterprise of the entire book in divine gift rather than human achievement: wisdom is not acquired through study alone but received from the one whose speech is its source. The phrase 'from his mouth' (mipiv) is significant: wisdom originates in divine speech, drawing a connection between the creative word of Genesis 1 and the instructive word of wisdom literature. The identification of YHWH as the source of wisdom distinguishes Israelite wisdom from its Egyptian and Mesopotamian counterparts by grounding it in covenant relationship rather than in either impersonal cosmic order or human technique. James 1:5 ('if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all') makes the application explicit, demonstrating the New Testament's assumption that Proverbs 2:6's logic remains operative for the new covenant community.

其他译本

ASV

For Jehovah giveth wisdom; Out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding:

YLT

For Jehovah giveth wisdom, From His mouth knowledge and understanding.

BBE

For the Lord gives wisdom; out of his mouth come knowledge and reason:

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