Proverbs 2:4. If thou seekest her as silver— This is thought to be a proverbial saying, borrowed from those who work in mines: The former part of the verse expressing eager desire and great diligence, and the latter invincible resolution and constant perseverance; though I see nothing proverbial in it, more than in many other similitudes, says Bishop Patrick. read more
4. There must be earnest prayer and effort. read more
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
3. Wisdom as a treasure ch. 2Chapter 2 is a discourse that sets forth the blessings that wisdom confers. read more
The Search for Wisdom1-4. The condition which must be fulfilled. Spinoza said, ’The effort to understand is the first and sole basis of virtue.’1. Hide] i.e. as a treasure. 2. The heart in OT. is the seat of the intellect. 4. Wealth was hoarded in the shape of gold and jewels. In times of peril this was buried (Genesis 43:23; Job 3:21; Jeremiah 41:8; Matthew 13:44). Hence the suspicion with which Orientals have often regarded modern explorers.5-8. The result. It brings us into relation with Him... read more
(4) If thou seekest her as silver.—That the process of mining was understood long before the time of Solomon, is proved by the remains of copper mines discovered in the peninsula of Sinai, and the gold mines in the Bisháree desert of Egypt. Rock inscriptions have been found near the former, dating from a great age, in the opinion of Lepsius from 4000 B.C. (See the article “Mines,” in Smith’s Dictionary of the Bible; comp. also the description in Job 28:1-11.) Silver was brought to Solomon from... read more
CHAPTER 3WISDOM AS THE GUIDE OF CONDUCT"To deliver thee from the way of the evil man…To deliver thee from the strange woman."- Proverbs 2:12-16WISDOM is concerned, as we have seen, with the whole universe of fact, with the whole range of thought; she surveys and orders all processes of nature. We might say of her,"She doth preserve the stars from wrong, And the most ancient heavens by her are fresh and strong."But while she is occupied in these high things, she is no less attentive to the... read more
CHAPTER 2 1. The pursuit of wisdom and its results (Proverbs 2:1-9 ) 2. Preservation from the evil man and the strange woman (Proverbs 2:10-19 ) 3. The path of the righteous (Proverbs 2:20-22 ) Proverbs 2:1-9 This second chapter of divine instructions begins with an exhortation to pursue after Wisdom. The sayings of Wisdom, that is the Word of the Lord, must be received, laid up, the ear must incline to hear them, the heart must be applied to understanding. In verse 3 mention is made of... read more
2:4 If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as [for] hid {d} treasures;(d) Showing that no labour must be spared. read more
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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 2:4
as silver: or money. Probably the reference is to Job 28:0 . read more