Proverbs 2:4
If you seek her as silver,and search for her as for hidden treasures:
New Heart English Bible
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 19:10More to be desired are they than gold, yes, than much fine gold;sweeter also than honey and the extract of the honeycomb.
Psalms 119:72The Law you have spoken is better to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.YOD
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, honor,enduring wealth, and prosperity.
Proverbs 23:23Buy the truth, and do not 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 →