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
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