Proverbs 2:5
Then, shalt thou understand the reverence of Yahweh, and, the knowledge of God, shalt thou find.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God.
In Context
4If thou seek her as silver, and, like hid treasure, thou search for her,
6For, Yahweh, giveth wisdom, out of his mouth, knowledge and understanding;
Cross References
Job 28:28And said to the son of earth, Lo! the reverence of the Lord, that, is wisdom, and, to avoid evil, is understanding.
Proverbs 9:10The beginning of wisdom, is the reverence of Yahweh, and, the knowledge of the Holy, is understanding;
Isaiah 33:6So shall a wealth of deliverances, wisdom and knowledge, become the stability of thy times,—the reverence of Yahweh, the same is his treasure.
Jeremiah 24:7and will give them a heart to know, me, that, I, am Yahweh, So shall they become my people, And, I, will become their God; for they will return unto me with all their heart.
Jeremiah 32:40And I will solemnise to them an age-abiding covenant, That I will not turn away from following them, to do them good,—But the reverence of myself, will I put in their heart, so that they shall not turn away from me.
Matthew 7:7Be asking, and it shall be given you, Be seeking, and ye shall find,—Be knocking, and it shall be opened unto 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 →