Proverbs 2:1-6

“My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee; So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding; Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding; If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures; Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God. For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.”

"My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee; So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding; Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding; If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures; Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God. For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding." - Proverbs 2:1-6
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What does Proverbs 2:1-6 mean?

The book of Proverbs is a collection of teachings on wisdom and godly living, attributed to King Solomon, the son of David, who was known for his wisdom in the Old Testament. Proverbs 2:1-6 in the King James Version (KJV) reads: 1 My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide…

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The Treasure Hunt for Wisdom

In the hustle and bustle of our modern lives, it is easy to overlook the profound treasures nestled within the pages of the Bible, particularly the wisdom found in the Book of Proverbs. Proverbs 2:1-6 serves as a gentle yet powerful reminder of the pursuit we are called to…

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A Prayer for Wisdom and Understanding

O Heavenly Father, I come before You with a heart open and yearning for wisdom, just as Your Word guides us in Proverbs 2:1-6. Lord, Your Holy Scriptures are a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. As I reflect upon Your promises, I humbly seek Your divine guidance. "My…

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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."
Proverbs 2:1 - "My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee;"
Proverbs 1:6
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"My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee;" - Proverbs 2:1
Proverbs 3:5-6
Proverbs 1:6 - "To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings."
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 2:6 - "For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding."
Proverbs 11:2
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Proverbs 6:2 - "Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, thou art taken with the words of thy mouth."
Proverbs 6:1 - "My son, if thou be surety for thy friend, if thou hast stricken thy hand with a stranger,"
Proverbs 1:2 - "To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding;"
"To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings." - Proverbs 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." - Proverbs 2:1-2
Proverbs 6:2 (NIV): "You have been by what you said, ensnared by the words of your mouth."
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."
Proverbs 11:25 AMP [25] The generous man [is a source of blessing and] shall be prosperous and enriched, And he who waters will himself be watered [reaping the generosity he has sown]. [2 Cor 9:6-10]