Proverbs 2:3-6

The Value of Wisdom

3 yes, if you call out for insight
and raise your voice w for understanding,
4 if you seek it like x silver
and search for it as for y hidden treasures,
5 then z you will understand the fear of the Lord
and find the knowledge of God.
6 For a the Lord gives wisdom;
from his mouth come knowledge and understanding;

  1. Cross References
    Proverbs 4:1
    Hear, O sons, a father's instruction, and be attentive, that you may gain insight.
    Proverbs 4:5
    Get wisdom; get insight; do not forget, and do not turn away from the words of my mouth.
    Proverbs 4:7
    The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom, and whatever you get, get insight.
  2. Cross References
    Proverbs 3:14
    For the gain from her is better than gain from silver and her profit better than gold.
  3. Cross References
    Job 3:21
    Who long for death, but it comes not, and dig for it more than for hidden treasures.
    Matthew 13:44
    The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.
  4. Cross References
    Psalms 25:14
    The friendship of the Lord is for those who fear him, and he makes known to them his covenant.
    John 7:17
    If anyone's will is to do God's will, he will know whether the teaching is from God or whether I am speaking on my own authority.
    John 14:21
    Whoever has my commandments and keeps them, he it is who loves me. And he who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and manifest myself to him.
  5. Cross References
    Job 32:8
    But it is the spirit in man, the breath of the Almighty, that makes him understand.
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