Proverbs 2:1
My son, if you receive my words 1 and treasure up my commandments with you, 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee;
In Context
2make your ears pay attention to wisdom 1 and incline your heart to understanding. 1
Cross References
Deuteronomy 30:13Neither is it beyond the sea, so that you should have to say, 'Who will go over the sea for us and bring it to us and make us to hear it, so that we may do it?'
Psalms 119:9How can a young person keep his path pure? 1 By obeying your word. 1
Proverbs 3:1My son, do not forget my commands 1 and keep my teachings in your heart, 1
Proverbs 4:10Listen, my son, and pay attention to my words, 1 and you will have many years in your life. 1
Proverbs 6:21Always bind them on your heart; 1 tie them about your neck. 1
Proverbs 8:1Does not Wisdom call out? 1 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 →