Proverbs 2:1
My son, if thou wilt receive my sayings, and, my commandments, wilt treasure up by thee;
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee;
In Context
2So that thou direct, unto wisdom, thine ear, bend thy heart, unto understanding;
Cross References
Deuteronomy 30:13Neither is it, over the sea,—that thou shouldest say, Who will pass over for us to the other side of the sea, that he may fetch it for us, that we may hear it, and do it?
Psalms 119:9[BETH.] Wherewithal can a young man keep pure his way? By taking heed, according to thy word.
Proverbs 3:1My son, mine instruction, do not thou forget, and, my commandment, let thy heart observe;
Proverbs 4:10Hear, my son, and receive my sayings, and they will multiply to thee the years of life.
Proverbs 6:21Bind them upon thy heart continually, fasten them upon thy neck;
Proverbs 8:1Doth not, wisdom, cry aloud? and, understanding, send forth 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 →