箴言 2:1-2 CUNPTS

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 2:1-5

Proverbs 2:1-5. My son, &c. These words are spoken by Solomon, either, 1st, In the name of wisdom, as before: or rather, 2d, In his own name. If thou wilt hide my commandments with thee Wilt lay them up in thy mind and heart with care, as men do their choicest treasures; So that thou incline, &c. Give thyself to the study of wisdom with affection and diligence. Yea, if thou, criest after knowledge Namely, unto God, the only giver of it. Hebrew, אם לבינה תקרא , if thou callest... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 2:1-22

The rewards of seeking wisdom (2:1-22)People must spare no effort in diligently searching for wisdom. At the same time they must remember that the true goal of their search is not academic achievement but spiritual growth through knowing God better (2:1-5). However, when they obtain this wisdom, they cannot claim to have achieved it by their own abilities; it is the gift of God. He rewards those who seek genuinely (6).Not only does God give wisdom to those who earnestly seek it, but he also... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 2:1

My son. Note this guide to the Structure on p. 864. words = sayings. Hebrew. 'imrah. App-73 . hide = lay up. More than listening = hide as in a treasury. Illustrations: Deuteronomy 6:6 . Psalms 119:9 , Psalms 119:11 .Matthew 13:44 .Luke 2:19 , Luke 2:51 ; Luke 9:44 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 2:2

incline thine ear = hearken. Hebrew prick up or point thine ear. Not the same word as in Proverbs 2:18 . wisdom. Hebrew. chokma. See note on Proverbs 1:2 . And apply = [then] thou shalt incline or bend thy heart, &c. This is the first step, as Proverbs 2:5 is the result. understanding = discernment. Hebrew. binah. Note on "wisdom" (Proverbs 1:2 ), No. 2. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 2:1

"This chapter presents the five fruits of wisdom."[1](1) The seeker shall find God (Proverbs 2:1-8).(2) Wisdom provides many precious rewards (Proverbs 2: 9-11).(3) God's man is delivered from evil (Proverbs 2:12-15).(4) He is safe from harlotry (Proverbs 2:16-19).(5) He will receive a special inheritance (Proverbs 2: Proverbs 2:20-22).THE SEEKER OF WISDOM MAY FIND GODProverbs 2:1-8"My son, if thou wilt receive my words,And lay up my commandments with thee;So as to incline thine ear unto... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 2:1

Proverbs 2:1. My son, if thou wilt receive, &c.— The attention of those who read this book being bespoken in the foregoing chapter, the wise man persuades not only to read, but to receive and obey his good counsels, by representing the benefits of being wise, that is, holy and virtuous, and the mischiefs that a man shall thereby avoid. The chief is, that he is sure to be under the guidance and blessing of God, who will impart more and more of himself to those who study wisdom; which is the... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 2:1

1-5. 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). read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 2:2

2. Listen attentively and reflect seriously (Proverbs 1:24; Psalms 130:2). understanding—right perception of truth. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Proverbs 2:1-5

The difficulty of obtaining Wisdom 2:1-5Even though Wisdom wants people to adopt her (Proverbs 1:20-33), she is hard to obtain. The person who wants her has to work hard for her (Proverbs 2:3). If understanding does not come easily, one should work harder to obtain it. [Note: See Julius H. Greenstone, Proverbs with Commentary, p. 17.] He or she must start with revelation, and study it diligently, in order to obtain spiritual rather than merely academic wisdom. The "fear of the Lord" emphasizes... read more