Proverbs 2:1
My son, if you will receive my words, 2 and store up my mitzvot ·instructions· within you; 1
One Unity Resource Bible
In The King James Version
My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee;
In Context
2So as to turn your ear to wisdom, 2 and apply your heart to understanding; 1
Cross References
Deuteronomy 30:13Neither is it beyond the sea, that you should say, “Who will go + 30:13. (12-13) Quoted in Rom 10:6-7 over the sea for us, and bring it to us, that we may that we may sh'ma ·hear obey· it, so it, so we may do it?”
Psalms 119:9בּ ( Bahmeh, What) How can a young man keep his way pure? 2 By living according to your word. 1
Proverbs 3:1My son, don’t forget my teaching; 2 but keep my mitzvot ·instructions· in your heart: 1
Proverbs 4:10Sh'ma ·Hear obey·, my son, and receive my sayings. 2 The years of your life will be many. 1
Proverbs 6:21Bind them continually on your heart. 2 Tie them around your neck. 1
Proverbs 8:1Does not wisdom cry out? 2 Does not understanding raise her voice? 1
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 →