Proverbs 2:4
if you seek it like you would seek silver 1 and search for understanding as you would seek hidden treasures, 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures;
In Context
3If you cry out for understanding 1 and raise your voice for it, 1
5then you will understand the fear of Yahweh 1 and you will find the knowledge of God. 1
Cross References
Job 3:21to one who longs for death without it coming; 1 to one who digs for death more than for hidden treasure? 1
Psalms 19:10They are of greater value than gold, even more than much fine gold; 1 they are sweeter than honey and the dripping honey from the honeycomb. 1
Psalms 119:72Instruction from your mouth is more precious to me 1 than thousands of pieces of gold and silver. YOD 1
Proverbs 3:14What you gain from wisdom is better than what silver will give in return 1 and its profit is better than gold. 1
Proverbs 8:18With me are riches and honor, 1 lasting wealth and righteousness. 1
Proverbs 23:23Buy the truth, but do not sell it; 1 buy wisdom, instruction, and understanding. 1
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 →