Proverbs 2:4-5

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 2:4

as silver: or money. Probably the reference is to Job 28:0 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 2:5

Then . In that case. See notes above. the fear, &c. That is only "the beginning of wisdom", not the end. See note on Proverbs 1:7 . find. What He has hidden (Proverbs 2:7 ). God. Hebrew. Elohim. App-4 . read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 2:4

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

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 2:4

4. There must be earnest prayer and effort. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 2:5

5. understand—or, "perceive intelligently." find—obtain. 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

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Proverbs 2:1-22

3. Wisdom as a treasure ch. 2Chapter 2 is a discourse that sets forth the blessings that wisdom confers. read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 2:1-22

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