Proverbs 2:6

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

Cross-reference

In Proverbs 8:14, personified Wisdom claims counsel, insight, and power—the very gifts Proverbs 2:6 says the Lord gives, showing Wisdom as the embodiment of God's gifts.

Exodus 31:3 Parallel

In Exodus 31:3, God fills Bezalel with wisdom and knowledge for craftsmanship — directly illustrating that God gives wisdom as stated in Proverbs.

Psalm 119:104 declares that through God's precepts the psalmist gains understanding, matching the understanding from God's mouth.

Psalm 119:98 says God's commandments make the psalmist wiser than enemies, directly paralleling that wisdom is from God.

Daniel 1:17 Parallel

In Daniel 1:17, God gives knowledge and understanding to Daniel — a direct example of the wisdom God bestows as stated in Proverbs 2:6.

Psalm 19:7 Parallel

Psalm 19:7 says the law makes the simple wise, echoing that wisdom comes from God's own mouth.

Daniel 2:21 Parallel

Daniel 2:21 explicitly affirms God gives wisdom and knowledge, echoing Proverbs 2:6's core claim with nearly identical language.

Job 32:8 Parallel

In Job 32:8, Elihu states that understanding comes from the Almighty — directly paralleling Proverbs 2:6's declaration that God gives wisdom.

Daniel 2:23 Parallel

In Daniel 2:23, Daniel thanks God for giving him wisdom and making known hidden things, a direct narrative fulfillment of the principle in Proverbs 2:6.

Luke 21:15 Parallel

Luke 21:15 records Jesus promising to give wisdom and words to his followers, extending the same divine gift into the New Testament context.

In 1 Chronicles 22:12, David prays that God give Solomon discretion and understanding — echoing the promise that the LORD grants wisdom.

Ephesians 1:17 prays for the Spirit of wisdom and revelation from God, directly aligning with Proverbs 2:6's assertion that the Lord is the source of wisdom.

In 1 Kings 4:29, God gives Solomon extraordinary wisdom and insight — further evidence of the truth in Proverbs that wisdom comes from the LORD.

In 1 Kings 3:12, God grants Solomon a wise and discerning heart — a concrete fulfillment of the principle that the LORD gives wisdom.

1 Kings 3:9 Parallel

In 1 Kings 3:9, Solomon asks God for a discerning heart — a prayer that exemplifies seeking the wisdom Proverbs 2:6 says God gives.

James 1:5 Parallel

James 1:5 promises God gives wisdom generously to those who ask, reinforcing Proverbs 2:6's truth that wisdom comes from the Lord as a gift.

Acts 7:10 Parallel

Acts 7:10 recounts that God 'gave Joseph wisdom' and favor with Pharaoh—a direct narrative example of the Lord giving wisdom as Proverbs 2:6 describes.

1 Corinthians 1:30 identifies Christ as 'wisdom from God'—the ultimate embodiment of what Proverbs 2:6 says the Lord gives.

1 Corinthians 12:8 says a 'message of wisdom' is given through the Spirit—a NT instance of the Lord giving wisdom as promised in Proverbs 2:6.

James 3:17 Parallel

James 3:17 describes 'wisdom from heaven' as pure, peace-loving, and merciful—specifying the character of the wisdom the Lord gives in Proverbs 2:6.

Psalm 119:34 Related theme

Psalm 119:34 prays for understanding from God, whose giving of understanding is affirmed here.

Psalm 94:10 Related theme

Psalm 94:10 directly states God teaches man knowledge, identical in theme to this verse.

Job 38:36 Parallel

Job 38:36 points out that God puts wisdom and understanding in people—same divine source.

Job 28:23 Related theme

Job 28:23 states God knows the place of wisdom, aligning with this verse that He gives it.

Job 28:20 Parallel

Job 28:20 asks where wisdom comes from; this verse answers that the Lord gives it.

Job 12:13 Related theme

Job 12:13 directly affirms that wisdom, counsel, and understanding belong to God, mirroring this verse.

Ezra 7:25 Related theme

Ezra 7:25 refers to the wisdom of God that Ezra has in his hand, directly illustrating God granting wisdom for governing.

2 Chronicles 9:23 Related theme

2 Chronicles 9:23 repeats that all kings sought Solomon's wisdom which God put in his heart, reinforcing the divine source.

1 Kings 10:24 describes Solomon's wisdom as placed in his heart by God, directly confirming that wisdom comes from the Lord.

John 6:45 Parallel

John 6:45 cites the promise that all will be taught by God, showing that knowledge and understanding come directly from divine instruction—parallel to Proverbs 2:6.

Exodus 31:6 Parallel

Exodus 31:6 has God giving ability to skilled workers, echoing the broader principle that He bestows wisdom and understanding.

James 1:17 Related theme

James 1:17 declares every good and perfect gift comes from God, providing the broader theological principle under which wisdom (Proverbs 2:6) is included.

Exodus 28:3 Parallel

Exodus 28:3 shows God filling workers with a spirit of skill, a specific example of Him granting practical wisdom.

Isaiah 54:13 Related theme

In Isaiah 54:13, children are taught by the LORD — illustrating the same divine source of knowledge proclaimed in Proverbs 2:6.