Proverbs 2:1
My son, if you will receive my words, and hide my commandments with you;
Updated King James Version
In The King James Version
My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee;
In Context
2So that you incline yours ear unto wisdom, and apply yours heart to understanding;
Cross References
Deuteronomy 30:13Neither is it beyond the sea, that you should say, Who shall go over the sea for us, and bring it unto us, that we may hear it, and do it?
Psalms 119:9Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to your word.
Proverbs 3:1My son, forget not my law; but let yours heart keep my commandments:
Proverbs 4:10Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings; and the years of your life shall be many.
Proverbs 6:21Bind them continually upon yours heart, and tie them about your neck.
Proverbs 8:1Does not wisdom cry? and understanding put 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 →