Proverbs 2:3 — Meaning and Application

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“Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, {and} liftest up thy voice for understanding; {liftest...: Heb. givest thy voice}”

Proverbs 2:3

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My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee;

So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, {and} apply thine heart to understanding;

Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, {and} liftest up thy voice for understanding; {liftest...: Heb. givest thy voice}

If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as {for} hid treasures;

Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God.

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Proverbs 2:1

"My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee;"

Proverbs 2:2

"So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, {and} apply thine heart to understanding;"

Proverbs 2:4

"If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as {for} hid treasures;"

Proverbs 2:5

"Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God."

Proverbs 2:6

"For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth {cometh} knowledge and understanding."

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