Proverbs 2:6-8

English Standard Version

⁶For ^(A)the Lord gives wisdom;
    from his mouth come knowledge and understanding;
⁷he stores up sound wisdom for the upright;
    he is ^(B)a shield to those who ^(C)walk in integrity,
⁸guarding the paths of justice
    and ^(D)watching over the way of his ^(E)saints.

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Proverbs 2:6-8

New King James Version

⁶^(A)For the Lord gives wisdom;
From His mouth come knowledge and understanding;
⁷He stores up sound wisdom for the upright;
^(B)He is a shield to those who walk uprightly;
⁸He guards the paths of justice,
And ^(C)preserves the way of His saints.

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Proverbs 2:6-8

King James Version

⁶For the Lord giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.

⁷He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly.

⁸He keepeth the paths of judgment, and preserveth the way of his saints.

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Proverbs 2:6-8

The Message

^6-8And here’s why: God gives out Wisdom free,
    is plainspoken in Knowledge and Understanding.
He’s a rich mine of Common Sense for those who live well,
    a personal bodyguard to the candid and sincere.
He keeps his eye on all who live honestly,
    and pays special attention to his loyally committed ones.

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