The Lord gives wisdom

We continue with our study of Proverbs and today read how the Lord gives wisdom.

⁶ The Lord gives wisdom. Knowledge and understanding come from his mouth. ⁷ He stores up success for honest people. He is like a shield to those who live without blame. He keeps them safe. ⁸ He guards the path of those who are honest. He watches over the way of his faithful ones. ⁹ You will understand what is right and honest and fair. You will understand the right way to live. ¹⁰ Your heart will become wise. Your mind will delight in knowledge. ¹¹ Good sense will keep you safe. Understanding will guard you.

Proverbs 2:6-11 (NIrV)

Discussion

• It starts out with the obvious "The Lord gives wisdom."
• Where do knowledge and understanding come from? His mouth
• Where can we find record of what has come out of God's mouth?
• We also read of other things the Lord does for us:
  • He provides for us
  • He protects us
  • He guards us
  • He watches over us
• What does verse 9 tell we will understand?
  • what is right and honest and fair
  • the right way to live
  Are these things important to know?
• What will happen to our heart? it will become wise
• what will we delight in? knowledge
• What will keep us safe? Good sense
• What is that?
• What will guard us? understanding
• What is that? What we have learned/what we have come to understand