Proverbs 2:1
My son, if you will receive my words, and store up my commandments within you,
World Messianic 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, and apply your heart to understanding;
Cross References
Deuteronomy 30:13Neither is it beyond the sea, that you should say, “Who will go over the sea for us, bring it to us, and proclaim it to us, that we may do it?”
Psalms 119:9How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word.
Proverbs 3:1My son, don’t forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments,
Proverbs 4:10Listen, my son, and receive my sayings. The years of your life will be many.
Proverbs 6:21Bind them continually on your heart. Tie them around your neck.
Proverbs 8:1Doesn’t wisdom cry out? Doesn’t understanding raise her voice?
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 →