Proverbs 2:5
Then the fear of the Lord will be clear to you, and knowledge of God will be yours.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God.
In Context
4If you are looking for her as for silver, and searching for her as for stored-up wealth;
6For the Lord gives wisdom; out of his mouth come knowledge and reason:
Cross References
Job 28:28And he said to man, Truly the fear of the Lord is wisdom, and to keep from evil is the way to knowledge.
Proverbs 9:10The fear of the Lord is the start of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One gives a wise mind
Isaiah 33:6And she will have no more fear of change, being full of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge: the fear of the Lord is her wealth.
Jeremiah 24:7And I will give them a heart to have knowledge of me, that I am the Lord: and they will be my people, and I will be their God: for they will come back to me with all their heart.
Jeremiah 32:40And I will make an eternal agreement with them, that I will never give them up, but ever do them good; and I will put the fear of me in their hearts, so that they will not go away from me.
Matthew 7:7Make a request, and it will be answered; what you are searching for you will get; give the sign, and the door will be open to you:
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 2:2-10
The Search after Wisdom Encouraged. 1 My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee; 2 So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding; 3 Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding; 4 If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures; 5 Then shalt thou understand the fear of the Lord , and find the knowledge of God. 6 For the Lord giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and… Read the whole commentary →