Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
Yea, if—literally, "When if," that is, in such a case.
knowledge—or, "discrimination."
understanding—as in Proverbs 2:2.
Men are invited to seek wisdom because it teaches those principles by which they may obtain God's guidance and avoid the society and influence of the wicked, whose pernicious courses are described. (Pro. 2:1-22)
Diligence in hearing and praying for instruction must be used to secure the great principle of godliness, the fear of God.
hide . . . with thee—lay up in store (compare Proverbs 7:1).
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