Proverbs 2:3
For if thou wilt call aloud to knowledge, And lift up thy voice to understanding,—
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding;
In Context
2That thou wouldst apply thine ear to wisdom, And incline thy heart to understanding!
4If thou wilt seek her as silver, And search for her as for hidden treasures,
Cross References
Psalms 25:4Cause me to know thy ways, O LORD! Teach me thy paths!
Psalms 119:73Thy hands have made and fashioned me; Give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments!
Psalms 119:169Let my prayer come near before thee, O LORD! According to thy promise, give me understanding!
Proverbs 4:1Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, And attend, that ye may learn understanding!
Luke 11:13If ye then, though evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven 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 →