Proverbs 2:5
then you will understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God.
World Messianic Bible
In The King James Version
Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God.
In Context
4if you seek her as silver, and search for her as for hidden treasures;
6For the LORD gives wisdom. Out of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.
Cross References
Job 28:28To man he said, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom. To depart from evil is understanding.’”
Proverbs 9:10The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom. The knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
Isaiah 33:6There will be stability in your times, abundance of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of the LORD is your treasure.
Jeremiah 24:7I will give them a heart to know me, that I am the LORD. They will be my people, and I will be their God; for they will return to me with their whole heart.
Jeremiah 32:40I will make an everlasting covenant with them, that I will not turn away from following them, to do them good. I will put my fear in their hearts, that they may not depart from me.
Matthew 7:7“Ask, and it will be given you. Seek, and you will find. Knock, and it will be opened for you.
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 →