Proverbs 2:2-7
1599 Geneva Bible
2 And cause thine ears to hearken unto wisdom, and incline [a]thine heart to understanding,
3 (For if thou callest after knowledge, [b]and cryest for understanding:
4 If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for [c]treasures,
5 Then shalt thou understand the fear of the Lord, and find the [d]knowledge of God.
6 For the Lord giveth wisdom, out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
7 He [e]preserveth the state of the righteous, he is a shield to them that walk uprightly,
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- Proverbs 2:2 If thou give thyself to the true knowledge of God without hypocrisy.
- Proverbs 2:3 Meaning, that we must seek the knowledge of God with care and diligence.
- Proverbs 2:4 Showing that no labor must be spared.
- Proverbs 2:5 This (saith he) is the true wisdom, to know and fear God.
- Proverbs 2:7 Or, hideth the salvation.
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