Proverbs 2:5
then you will understand the fear of the Lord, and you will discover the knowledge of God.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God.
In Context
4if you will seek her like money, and dig for her as if for treasure,
6For the Lord bestows wisdom, and out of his mouth, prudence and knowledge.
Cross References
Job 28:28And he said to man, “Behold the fear of the Lord. Such is wisdom. And to withdraw from evil, this is understanding.”
Proverbs 9:10The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of holiness is prudence.
Isaiah 33:6And there will be faith in your times: the riches of salvation, wisdom and knowledge. For the fear of the Lord is his treasure.
Jeremiah 24:7And I will give them a heart, so that they may know me, that I am the Lord. And they will be my people, and I will be their God. For they shall return to me with their whole heart.
Jeremiah 32:40And I will form an everlasting covenant with them, and I will not cease to do good for them. And I will put my fear into their heart, so that they do not withdraw from me.
Matthew 7:7Ask, and it shall be given to you. Seek, and you shall find. Knock, and it shall be opened 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 →