Proverbs 2:1

“My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee;”

"My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee;" - Proverbs 2:1
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What does Proverbs 2:1 mean?

Proverbs 2:1 (KJV) says, "My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee." This verse is part of the Book of Proverbs, which is a book of the Bible known for its practical wisdom and instruction. The Book of Proverbs is traditionally attributed to King…

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The Treasure of Wisdom: A Path to Understanding

In the heart of Proverbs 2:1, we find a profound invitation that resonates with the deeper call of our hearts, especially in our pursuit of wisdom. The verse, "My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee;" speaks not only to the intellectual…

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A Prayer for Wisdom and Understanding Through His Commandments

Heavenly Father, We come before You with grateful hearts, acknowledging Your greatness and the unfathomable depth of Your wisdom. As You have commanded us in Proverbs 2:1, “My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee;” we earnestly seek to…

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Proverbs 2:1 - "My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee;"
Proverbs 2:1-2 - "My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you, turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding."
Proverbs 2:1-6 - "My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you, turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding— indeed, if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding, and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the LORD and find the knowledge of God. For the LORD gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding."
"My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you, turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding." - Proverbs 2:1-2
"My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you, turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding— indeed, if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding, and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the LORD and find the knowledge of God. For the LORD gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding." - Proverbs 2:1-6
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Proverbs 1:2 - "To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding;"
Proverbs 15:1-2 - "1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. 2 The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly."
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"The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel;" - Proverbs 1:1
Proverbs 3:1-2 - "My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you peace and prosperity."
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Proverbs 25:1 - "These are also proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out."
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Proverbs 10:1 - "The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother."
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Proverbs 2:2 - "So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding;"
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