Proverbs 2:5
Then shalt thou vnderstand the feare of the Lord, and finde the knowledge of God.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God.
In Context
4If thou seekest her as siluer, and searchest for her as for treasures,
6For the Lord giueth wisdome, out of his mouth commeth knowledge and vnderstanding.
Cross References
Job 28:28And vnto man he said, Behold, the feare of the Lord is wisedome, and to depart from euil is vnderstanding.
Proverbs 9:10The beginning of wisedome is the feare of the Lord, and the knowledge of holy things, is vnderstanding.
Isaiah 33:6And there shall be stabilitie of thy times, strength, saluation, wisdome and knowledge: for the feare of the Lord shalbe his treasure.
Jeremiah 24:7And I will giue them an heart to knowe me, that I am the Lord, and they shalbe my people, and I wil be their God: for they shall returne vnto mee with their whole heart.
Jeremiah 32:40And I wil make an euerlasting couenant with them, that I wil neuer turne away from them to doe them good, but I wil put my feare in their hearts, that they shall not depart from me.
Matthew 7:7Aske, and it shall be giuen you: seeke, and ye shall finde: knocke, and it shall be opened vnto 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 →