Proverbs 2:4
If thou seek her as silver, and, like hid treasure, thou search for her,
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures;
In Context
3Yea if, for understanding, thou cry aloud, for knowledge, utter thy voice;
5Then, shalt thou understand the reverence of Yahweh, and, the knowledge of God, shalt thou find.
Cross References
Job 3:21Who long for death, and it is not, And have digged for it, beyond hid treasures:
Psalms 19:10More desirable, than gold, yea than much fine gold, Sweeter, also than honey, or than droppings from the comb.
Psalms 119:72Better to me, is the law of thy mouth, than thousands of gold and silver.
Proverbs 3:14For better is her merchandise, than the merchandise of silver, yea, than gold, her increase;
Proverbs 8:18Riches and honour, are with me, lordly wealth, and righteousness;
Proverbs 23:23Truth, buy thou, but do not sell, wisdom, and correction, 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 →