Proverbs 2:3
For if thou cryest after wisdome, and cryest for knowledge:
Bible (Bishops')
In The King James Version
Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding;
In Context
2That thou wylt encline thine eares vnto wisdome: applye thine heart then to vnderstandyng.
4If thou seekest for her as for siluer, and searchest for her as for treasures:
Cross References
Proverbs 4:1Heare O ye chyldren a fatherly instruction, & take good heede, that ye may learne grandstanding.
Luke 11:13If ye then, being euyll, can geue good gyftes vnto your chyldren, howe muche more shall your father of heauen geue the holy spirite, to them that desire [it] of hym.
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 →