Proverbs 2:6

Good News Translation

It is the Lord who gives wisdom; from him come knowledge and understanding.

Cross References

1 Kings 10:24

and the whole world wanted to come and listen to the wisdom that God had given him.

1 Kings 3:12

I will do what you have asked. I will give you more wisdom and understanding than anyone has ever had before or will ever have again.

1 Kings 3:9

So give me the wisdom I need to rule your people with justice and to know the difference between good and evil. Otherwise, how would I ever be able to rule this great people of yours?”

1 Kings 4:29

God gave Solomon unusual wisdom and insight, and knowledge too great to be measured.

1 Chronicles 22:12

And may the Lord your God give you insight and wisdom so that you may govern Israel according to his Law.

Ezra 7:25

“You, Ezra, using the wisdom which your God has given you, are to appoint administrators and judges to govern all the people in West-of-Euphrates who live by the Law of your God. You must teach that Law to anyone who does not know it.

Nehemiah 7:5

God inspired me to assemble the people and their leaders and officials and to check their family records. I located the records of those who had first returned from captivity, and this is the information I found:

Job 12:16

God is strong and always victorious; both deceived and deceiver are in his power.

Job 22:22

Accept the teaching he gives; keep his words in your heart.

Job 32:8

But it is the spirit of Almighty God that comes to us and gives us wisdom.

Psalm 119:104

I gain wisdom from your laws, and so I hate all bad conduct.

Psalm 119:34

Explain your law to me, and I will obey it; I will keep it with all my heart.

Psalm 119:98

Your commandment is with me all the time and makes me wiser than my enemies.

Psalm 19:7

The law of the Lord is perfect; it gives new strength. The commands of the Lord are trustworthy, giving wisdom to those who lack it.

Psalm 19:8

The laws of the Lord are right, and those who obey them are happy. The commands of the Lord are just and give understanding to the mind.

Psalm 51:6

Sincerity and truth are what you require; fill my mind with your wisdom.

Psalm 94:10

He scolds the nations—won't he punish them? He is the teacher of us all—hasn't he any knowledge?

Exodus 31:3

and I have filled him with my power. I have given him understanding, skill, and ability for every kind of artistic work—

Proverbs 6:23

Their instructions are a shining light; their correction can teach you how to live.

Ecclesiastes 2:26

God gives wisdom, knowledge, and happiness to those who please him, but he makes sinners work, earning and saving, so that what they get can be given to those who please him. It is all useless. It is like chasing the wind.

Isaiah 54:13

“I myself will teach your people and give them prosperity and peace.

Isaiah 8:20

You are to answer them, “Listen to what the Lord is teaching you! Don't listen to mediums—what they tell you cannot keep trouble away.”

Daniel 1:17

God gave the four young men knowledge and skill in literature and philosophy. In addition, he gave Daniel skill in interpreting visions and dreams.

Daniel 2:21

He controls the times and the seasons; he makes and unmakes kings; it is he who gives wisdom and understanding.

Daniel 2:23

I praise you and honor you, God of my ancestors. You have given me wisdom and strength; you have answered my prayer and shown us what to tell the king.”

Luke 21:15

because I will give you such words and wisdom that none of your enemies will be able to refute or contradict what you say.

John 6:45

The prophets wrote, ‘Everyone will be taught by God.’ Anyone who hears the Father and learns from him comes to me.

James 1:17

Every good gift and every perfect present comes from heaven; it comes down from God, the Creator of the heavenly lights, who does not change or cause darkness by turning.

James 1:5

But if any of you lack wisdom, you should pray to God, who will give it to you; because God gives generously and graciously to all.