Proverbs 2:5
Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God.
In Context
4If thou seek her as silver, and search for her as for hid treasures;
6For the LORD giveth wisdom, out of His mouth cometh knowledge and discernment;
Cross References
Job 28:28And unto man He said: 'Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.'
Proverbs 9:10The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the All-holy is understanding.
Isaiah 33:6And the stability of thy times shall be a hoard of salvation — wisdom and knowledge, and the fear of the LORD which is His treasure.
Jeremiah 24:7And I will give them a heart to know Me, that I am the LORD; and they shall be My people, and I will be their God; for they shall return unto Me with their whole heart.
Jeremiah 32:40and I will make an everlasting covenant with them, that I will not turn away from them, to do them good; and I will put My fear in their hearts, that they shall not depart from Me.
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 →