Pro 2:6-7 | TNotes | STEP | 2:6 The Lord grants wisdom to those who learn it from the Scriptures, which come from his mouth (2 Tim 3:16 ; 2 Pet 1:20-21 ). It is impossible to become wise through empirical observation alone.

b2 Tim 3:16►

c2 Pet 1:20-21►

‏ Proverbs 2:6-7

2:6 ^a The Lord grants wisdom to those who learn it from the Scriptures, which come from his mouth (2 Tim 3:16 ^b; 2 Pet 1:20-21 ^c). It is impossible to become wise through empirical observation alone.
Summary for Prov 2:7-8: 2:7-8 ^d Here, common sense is intuitive understanding built through listening to God’s words and observing his world. God is a shield who guards and protects those who live in relationship with him.