Proverbs 2:11
“Discretion will watch over you. Understanding will keep you,”
— Proverbs 2:11
About this verse
Proverbs 2:11 comes from the book of Proverbs, written during the Kingdom (~1000 BC) period. The setting is teaching. These words are attributed to Wisdom. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 80% and a tone that is tender. It belongs to the proverb genre of biblical literature. Key themes include wisdom, protection. Notable phrases: discretion will watch; understanding will keep. This verse contains a promise of God.
Speaker
Wisdom
Era
Kingdom (~1000 BC)
Emotion
resting
Type
proverb
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