10-16-06 Proverbs 2:6, 7

Proverbs 2:6, 7 (KJ21)
For the LORD giveth wisdom; out of His mouth cometh knowledge and understanding. He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous; He is a buckler to them that walk uprightly.

Proverbs 2:6, 7 (NAS)
For the LORD gives wisdom; From His mouth come knowledge and understanding. He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk in integrity,

Proverbs 2:6, 7(NIVUS)
For the LORD gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. He holds victory in store for the upright; he is a shield to those, whose walk is blameless,

Proverbs 2:6, 7(NLT)
For the LORD grants wisdom! From his mouth come knowledge and understanding. He grants a treasure of good sense to the godly. He is their shield, protecting those who walk with integrity.

When you are lacking wisdom, where should you go? You should seek out and recognize the One who is superior to all. Yahweh, the Lord, is the Only Source of true wisdom and knowledge, but He is willing to give it to you. From His mouth, you receive skill for war, shrewdness for administration, and prudence to live ethically. As the very word of God, there is no better person to instruct and teach you in wisdom. He will bestow on you the wealth of His understanding, knowledge, and discernment. Jehovah will entrust you with discrimination and perception.

Among the many treasures that Adonai has stored up for you are wisdom, sound knowledge, and abiding success. He has made Himself your buckler and defense. He surrounds you in His wisdom, so that you can walk uprightly before Him. What a pleasing and agreeable way of life!