Proverbs 2:4
and if thou shalt seek it as silver, and search diligently for it as for treasures;
Brenton Septuagint
In The King James Version
If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures;
In Context
3For if thou shalt call to wisdom, and utter thy voice for understanding;
5then shalt thou understand the fear of the Lord, and find the knowledge of God.
Cross References
Job 3:21who desire death, and obtain it not, digging for it as for treasures;
Psalms 19:10O Lord, save the king: and hear us in whatever day we call upon thee.
Proverbs 3:14For it is better to traffic for her, than for treasures of gold and silver.
Proverbs 8:18Wealth and glory belong to me; yea, abundant possessions and righteousness.
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 →