Proverbs 2:2,6
Proverbs 2:1-5 The Message (MSG)
Good friend, take to heart what I’m telling you; collect my counsels and guard them with your life. Tune your ears to the world of Wisdom; set your heart on a life of Understanding. That’s right—if you make Insight your priority, and won’t take no for an answer, Searching for it like a prospector panning for gold, like an adventurer on a treasure hunt, Believe me, before you know it Fear-of-GOD will be yours; you’ll have come upon the Knowledge of God.
Proverbs 2:6-8 The Message (MSG)
And 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.
Proverbs 2:2 King James Version (KJV)
So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, And apply thine heart to understanding
Proverbs 2:6 King James Version (KJV)
For the LORD giveth wisdom: Out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
Proverbs 2:2 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Make your ear attentive to wisdom, Incline your heart to understanding
Proverbs 2:6 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
For the LORD gives wisdom; From His mouth come knowledge and understanding.
Proverbs 2:2 New Century Version (NCV)
Listen carefully to wisdom; set your mind on understanding.
Proverbs 2:6 New Century Version (NCV)
Only the LORD gives wisdom; he gives knowledge and understanding.
Proverbs 2:2 American Standard Version (ASV)
So as to incline thine ear unto wisdom, And apply thy heart to understanding
Proverbs 2:6 American Standard Version (ASV)
For Jehovah giveth wisdom; Out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding
Proverbs 2:2 New International Version (NIV)
turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding
Proverbs 2:6 New International Version (NIV)
For the LORD gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
Proverbs 2:2 New King James Version (NKJV)
So that you incline your ear to wisdom, And apply your heart to understanding
Proverbs 2:6 New King James Version (NKJV)
For the LORD gives wisdom; From His mouth come knowledge and understanding
Proverbs 2:2 Amplified Bible (AMP)
So that your ear is attentive to [skillful and godly] wisdom, And apply your heart to understanding [seeking it conscientiously and striving for it eagerly]
Proverbs 2:6 Amplified Bible (AMP)
For the LORD gives [skillful and godly] wisdom; From His mouth come knowledge and understanding.
Proverbs 2:2 New Living Translation (NLT)
Tune your ears to wisdom, and concentrate on understanding.
Proverbs 2:6 New Living Translation (NLT)
For the LORD grants wisdom! From his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
Proverbs 2:2 The Passion Translation (TPT)
So train your heart to listen when I speak and open your spirit wide to expand your discernment— then pass it on to your sons and daughters.
Proverbs 2:6 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Wisdom is a gift from a generous God, and every word he speaks is full of revelation and becomes a fountain of understanding within you.
Proverbs 2:2 English Standard Version 2025 (ESV)
making your ear attentive to wisdom and inclining your heart to understanding
