Proverbs
“For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.”
Proverbs 2:6
Proverbs 2:6 (KJV) speaks to wisdom, God's wisdom, and guidance — words set in Proverbs, the Bible's book of practical wisdom. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.”
Proverbs 4:7“Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellers there is safety.”
Proverbs 11:14“Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellers they are established.”
Proverbs 15:22“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.”
James 1:5“Give me now wisdom and knowledge, that I may go out and come in before this people: for who can judge this thy people, that is so great?”
2 Chronicles 1:10“Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established.”
Proverbs 4:26
Common questions
What does Proverbs 2:6 mean?
In the King James Version, Proverbs 2:6 reads: "For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding." The verse speaks to wisdom, God's wisdom, and guidance. To read it well, take it in the flow of Proverbs 2 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Proverbs 2:6 in the King James Version?
Yes. "For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding." is Proverbs 2:6 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Proverbs chapter 2.
What are some related Bible verses to Proverbs 2:6?
Verses that sit beside Proverbs 2:6 include Proverbs 4:7, Proverbs 11:14, and Proverbs 15:22. Reading them alongside Proverbs 2:6 deepens the theme of wisdom.
How can I pray with Proverbs 2:6?
Read Proverbs 2:6 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.