Proverbs 2:4
if you seek her as silver, and search for her as for hidden treasures;
World English Bible British
In The King James Version
If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures;
In Context
3yes, if you call out for discernment, and lift up your voice for understanding;
5then you will understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God.
Cross References
Job 3:21who long for death, but it doesn’t come; and dig for it more than for hidden treasures,
Psalms 19:10They are more to be desired than gold, yes, than much fine gold, sweeter also than honey and the extract of the honeycomb.
Psalms 119:72The law of your mouth is better to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.
Proverbs 3:14For her good profit is better than getting silver, and her return is better than fine gold.
Proverbs 8:18With me are riches, honour, enduring wealth, and prosperity.
Proverbs 23:23Buy the truth, and don’t sell it. Get wisdom, discipline, and understanding.
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 →