Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 2:1 Cross-References
Explore 16 cross-references for Proverbs 2:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 2 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
The Benefits of Wisdom
“My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee;”
Proverbs 2:1 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 2:1
This verse begins the second major discourse in Proverbs (2:1-22), establishing the conditional nature of wisdom's attainment. 'If thou wilt receive' (אִם־תִּקַּח/im-tiqach) places the responsibility on the hearer—wisdom requires active reception, not passive hearing. The verb 'laqach' means to take, accept, receive—implying intentional appropriation. 'Hide my commandments with thee' uses the verb 'tsaphan' (צָפַן), meaning to treasure, store up, keep safe. The imagery suggests internalization, not merely external observance. One treasures what one values highly, keeping it secure and accessib...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 2:1
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“don't forget my teaching; but let your heart keep my commandments:”
“in righteousness”
“sons”
“keep my words. Lay up my commandments within you.”
“and doesn't believe”
“which I command you this day”
“attend to my words. Turn your ear to my sayings.”
“Bind them continually upon thine heart”
“Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word.”
“Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary food.”