Proverbs 2:3
if you cry out for insight and call loudly for help in understanding;
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding;
In Context
2if you pay attention to wisdom and really try to understand;
4if you look for it as if it were silver and search for it as if it were hidden treasure;
Cross References
1 Kings 3:9So please give me a mind that's receptive so I can rule your people well, understanding the difference between right and wrong, for who can rule this difficult people of yours?”
Psalms 25:4Show me your ways, Lord; teach me to follow your paths.
Psalms 119:73You created me and made me what I am; help me to learn and better understand your commandments.
Psalms 119:169Lord, please listen to my sad cry; help me to understand, as you promised.
Proverbs 4:1Listen, sons, to a father's instruction; pay attention and discover what makes sense,
Luke 11:13So if you, even though you are evil, still know to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him?”
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 →