Proverbs 2:6 - The Benefits of Wisdom

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The Benefits of Wisdom
…5then you will discern the fear of the LORD and discover the knowledge of God. 6For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. 7He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk with integrity,…

Cross References

James 1:5
Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.Colossians 2:3
in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.Job 12:13
Wisdom and strength belong to God; counsel and understanding are His.Daniel 2:21
He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.Psalm 111:10
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever!1 Corinthians 1:30
It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God: our righteousness, holiness, and redemption.Isaiah 11:2
The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD.Ecclesiastes 2:26
To the man who is pleasing in His sight, He gives wisdom and knowledge and joy, but to the sinner He assigns the task of gathering and accumulating that which he will hand over to one who pleases God. This too is futile and a pursuit of the wind.Ephesians 1:17
that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in your knowledge of Him.Psalm 119:98-100
Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for they are always with me. / I have more insight than all my teachers, for Your testimonies are my meditation. / I discern more than the elders, for I obey Your precepts.1 Kings 3:9-12
Therefore give Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people and to discern between good and evil. For who is able to govern this great people of Yours?” / Now it pleased the Lord that Solomon had made this request. / So God said to him, “Since you have asked for this instead of requesting long life or wealth for yourself or death for your enemies—but you have asked for discernment to administer justice— ...2 Timothy 3:15
From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.Jeremiah 33:3
Call to Me, and I will answer and show you great and unsearchable things you do not know.Luke 21:15
For I will give you speech and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict.Psalm 19:7
The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple.

Exodus 31:3
And I have filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship,

1 Kings 3:9,12
Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people? …

1 Kings 4:29
And God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding exceeding much, and largeness of heart, even as the sand that is on the sea shore.

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Proverbs 6:23
For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life:

Proverbs 8:5-9
O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart…

Psalm 19:7
The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.

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Proverbs 2

For the LORD gives wisdom;
This phrase emphasizes that true wisdom originates from the LORD, highlighting the divine source of all understanding. In the biblical context, wisdom is not merely intellectual knowledge but a deep, spiritual insight that aligns with God's will. The Hebrew word for wisdom, "chokmah," often refers to skill in living according to God's design. This concept is echoed in James 1:5, where believers are encouraged to ask God for wisdom, reinforcing the idea that wisdom is a gift from God. Historically, wisdom literature, including Proverbs, was highly valued in ancient Israelite culture, serving as a guide for righteous living.

from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.
This phrase suggests that knowledge and understanding are communicated directly by God, often through His Word. The imagery of God's mouth implies that Scripture is a primary means by which God imparts wisdom. This aligns with 2 Timothy 3:16, which states that all Scripture is God-breathed and useful for teaching. The connection to God's mouth also recalls the creation narrative in Genesis, where God speaks the world into existence, underscoring the power and authority of His words. In a broader biblical context, Jesus Christ is described as the Word made flesh (John 1:14), embodying divine wisdom and understanding. This connection highlights the fulfillment of wisdom in the person of Christ, who perfectly reveals God's knowledge and understanding to humanity.

Persons / Places / Events

1. The LORD (Yahweh)
The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal, self-existent nature and His relationship with His people.

2. Solomon
Traditionally considered the author of Proverbs, known for his God-given wisdom.

3. Israel
The original audience of the Proverbs, a nation chosen by God to be a light to the nations.

4. Wisdom
A central theme in Proverbs, often personified and depicted as a divine attribute that guides righteous living.

5. Knowledge and Understanding
Gifts from God that enable discernment and righteous decision-making.

Teaching Points

Source of Wisdom
Recognize that true wisdom originates from God. It is not merely human insight but a divine gift.

The Role of Scripture
Understand that God's word is the primary means through which He imparts wisdom, knowledge, and understanding.

Seeking Wisdom
Actively seek wisdom through prayer and study of the Scriptures, trusting that God is generous in giving wisdom to those who ask.

Living Wisely
Apply the wisdom received from God in daily life, making decisions that reflect His character and commands.

Reverence for God
Cultivate a deep reverence for God, as the fear of the Lord is foundational to gaining wisdom.

(6) For the Lord giveth wisdom.--As St. James (Proverbs 1:5) expresses it, He gives it to every man "liberally, and upbraideth not:" i.e., blames him not for asking it.

Verse 6. - For the Lord giveth wisdom. The Lord Jehovah is the only and true Source of wisdom. The truth stated here is also met with in Daniel 2:21, "He giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding." He "giveth," or more properly, "will give" (יִתֵּן yitten, future of נָתַן, nathan), wisdom; but the connection requires us to understand that the assurance applies only to those who seek after it earnestly and truly (cf. James 1:5-7). The two coefficients to our obtaining wisdom are our efforts and God's assistance. Solomon may be adduced as s striking exemplification of this; he asked for "an understanding heart," and God graciously granted his request (see 1 Kings 3:9, 12). Out of his mouth (מִפִיו, mippiv); ex ore ejus; God is here spoken of anthropologically. He is the true Teacher. The meaning is that God communicates wisdom through the medium of his Word (Delitzsch. Pi.). The law proceeds from his mouth (Job 22:22). In the Book of Wisdom (7:25), "Wisdom is the breath of the power of God." His word is conveyed to us through men divinely inspired, and hence St. Peter (2 Peter 1:21) says that "holy men of old spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost." Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

For
כִּֽי־ (kî-)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

the LORD
יְ֭הוָה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

gives
יִתֵּ֣ן (yit·tên)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5414: To give, put, set

wisdom;
חָכְמָ֑ה (ḥāḵ·māh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 2451: Wisdom

from His mouth
מִ֝פִּ֗יו (mip·pîw)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 6310: The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to

come knowledge
דַּ֣עַת (da·‘aṯ)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 1847: Knowledge

and understanding.
וּתְבוּנָֽה׃ (ū·ṯə·ḇū·nāh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 8394: Intelligence, an argument, caprice

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