Proverbs 2:4
If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures;
King James Version
In Context
3Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding;
5Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God.
Cross References
Job 3:21Which long for death, but it cometh not; and dig for it more than for hid treasures;
Psalms 19:10More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
Psalms 119:72The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.
Proverbs 3:14For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.
Proverbs 8:18Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness.
Proverbs 23:23Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, 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 →