Proverbs 2:3 - Forerunner Commentary

Proverbs 2:3

Compare all

The Value of Wisdom

1 My son, if you receive my words,
And ^atreasure my commands within you,

2 So that you incline your ear to wisdom,
And apply your heart to understanding;

3 Yes, if you cry out for discernment,
And lift up your voice for understanding,

4 ^aIf you seek her as silver,
And search for her as for hidden treasures;

5 ^aThen you will understand the fear of the Lord,
And find the knowledge of God.

6 ^aFor the Lord gives wisdom;
From His mouth come knowledge and understanding;

7 He stores up sound wisdom for the upright;
^aHe is a shield to those who walk uprightly;

8 He guards the paths of justice,
And ^apreserves the way of His saints.

Verse Comparison: Proverbs 2:3

<< Proverbs 2:2

Proverbs 2:4 >>

American Standard Version
Yea, if thou cry after discernment, And lift up thy voice for understanding;

Amplified® Bible
Yes, if you cry out for insight and raise your voice for understanding,

Contemporary English Version
Beg as loud as you can for good common sense.

Darby English Version
yea, if thou criest after discernment [and] liftest up thy voice to understanding;

Good News Bible
Yes, beg for knowledge; plead for insight.

King James Version
Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding;

New American Standard Bible
For if you cry for discernment, Lift your voice for understanding;

New International Version
and if you call out for insight
and cry aloud for understanding,

New King James Version
Yes, if you cry out for discernment,
And lift up your voice for understanding,

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
For if you cry for discernment, Lift your voice for understanding;

Revised Standard Version
yes, if you cry out for insight and raise your voice for understanding,

Young's Literal Translation
For, if for intelligence thou callest, For understanding givest forth thy voice,

<< Proverbs 2:2

Proverbs 2:4 >>

Join 137,059+ readers

A Verse and a Thought,
Every Morning

Consistent Bible study is hard to start.

The Berean gives you the starting point: one scripture and a focused commentary in your inbox each morning — read it in minutes, or go as deep as you like.

Free, daily, and spam-free. We never share your address. Unsubscribe anytime.

The Value of Wisdom

A Verse and a Thought,Every Morning

A Verse and a Thought,
Every Morning