Proverbs 2:4
if you look for it as if it were silver and search for it as if it were hidden treasure;
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures;
In Context
3if you cry out for insight and call loudly for help in understanding;
5then you will understand how to relate to the Lord and discover the truth about God.
Cross References
Job 3:21those who are waiting for death that does not come and who are looking for death more desperately than hunting for treasure?
Psalms 19:10They are more to be valued than gold, even the finest gold; they are sweeter than honey, even the purest honey coming straight from the honeycomb.
Psalms 119:72What you tell me to do is worth more to me than much gold and silver.
Proverbs 3:14for wisdom is worth more than silver, and pays better than gold.
Proverbs 8:18With me go riches and honor, lasting wealth and prosperity.
Proverbs 23:23Invest in truth—and don't sell it! Invest in wisdom, instruction, and understanding.
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 →