Proverbs 2:10
because you will be wise in your inner being; and knowing what God wants you to know will cause you to be joyful.
Translation for Translators
In The King James Version
When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul;
In Context
Cross References
Job 23:12I have always obeyed what he [SYN] commanded; I have treasured the words that he has spoken.
Psalms 104:34I want Yahweh to be pleased by all those things that I have thought about him, because I rejoice about knowing him.
Psalms 119:103When I read your words, they are like [MET] sweet things that I taste/eat, yes, they are even sweeter than honey.
Psalms 119:162I am happy about ◄your words/what you have promised to do for me►, as happy as someone who has found a great treasure.
Proverbs 14:33Those who have good sense always think what is wise; foolish people do not know anything about being wise.
Proverbs 24:13My child/son, eat honey, because it is good for you; the honey that drips from honeycombs tastes very sweet.
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 →