Proverbs 2:1
Oh, my son, that thou wouldst receive my words, And treasure up my precepts within thee;
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee;
In Context
2That thou wouldst apply thine ear to wisdom, And incline thy heart to understanding!
Cross References
Psalms 119:9How shall a young man keep his way pure? By taking heed to it according to thy word.
Proverbs 3:1My son, forget not my teaching, And let thy heart observe my precepts!
Proverbs 4:10Hear, O my son! and receive my sayings! So shall the years of thy life be many.
Proverbs 6:21Bind them continually to thy heart, Tie them around thy neck!
Proverbs 8:1Doth not wisdom cry aloud, And understanding put forth her voice?
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 2:1
Solomon, having foretold the destruction of those who are obstinate in their impiety, in this chapter applies himself to those who are willing to be taught; and, I. He shows them that, if they would diligently use the means of knowledge and grace, they should obtain of God the knowledge and grace which they seek, ver. 1-9 . II. He shows them of what unspeakable advantage it would be to them. 1. It would preserve them from the snares of evil men ( ver. 10-15 ) and of evil women, ver. 16-19 . 2. It would direct them… Read the whole commentary →