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Proverbs 2:4-6 KJV
Proverbs · chapter 2 · verses 4–6 · King James Version
4If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures; 5Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God. 6For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.Proverbs 2:4-6 · King James Version
Proverbs 2:4-6 in context
2So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding;
3Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding;
4If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures;
5Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God.
6For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
7He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly.
8He keepeth the paths of judgment, and preserveth the way of his saints.
Cross references
- Matthew 13:44
- Proverbs 1:7
- Ephesians 1:17-18
- James 1:5
- Job 32:8
- Isaiah 54:13
- Luke 21:15
- Psalms 119:98
- John 6:45
- 1 Kings 3:12
Key words (Strong's)
- understandbîynto separate mentallyH995 →
- searchestchâphasto seekH2664 →
- knowledgedaʻathknowledgeH1847 →
- seekestbâqashto search outH1245 →
- silverkeçephsilverH3701 →
- givethnâthanto give, used with greatest latitude of applicationH5414 →
- wisdomchokmâhwisdomH2451 →
- mouthpehthe mouth , whether literal or figurativeH6310 →
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