Proverbs 2:4-7

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 2:1-22

3. Third admonitory discourse, pointing out the benefits which arise from a sincere, earnest, and persevering search after Wisdom. This discourse divides itself into three parts. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 2:4

If thou seekest, etc. The climax in the series of conditions is reached in this verse; and the imagery employed in both clauses indicates that the search after Wisdom is to be persevering, unrelaxing, and diligent, like the unremitting toil and labour with which men carry on mining operations. "To seek" ( בָּקַשׁ , bakash ) in the original is properly "to seek diligently" (piel), and is kindred to "to search" ( קָפַשׂ , khaphas ) , which again is equivalent to "to dig" ( חָפַר... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 2:5

Then shalt thou understand the fear of the Lord. Then ( אָן ), introducing the first apodosis, and answering to the conditional "if" of Proverbs 2:1 , Proverbs 2:3 , Proverbs 2:4 . The earnest endeavour after Wisdom meets with its reward, and those that seek shall find (cf. Matthew 7:7 ): and thus an inducement is held forth to listen to the admonition of the teacher. Understand implies the power of discernment, but Zockler gives it the further moaning of taking to one's self... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 2:6

For the Lord giveth wisdom. The Lord Jehovah is the only and true Source of wisdom. The truth stated here is also met with in Daniel 2:21 , "He giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding." He "giveth," or more properly, "will give" ( יִתֵּן , yitten, future of נָתַן , nathan ) , wisdom; but the connection requires us to understand that the assurance applies only to those who seek after it earnestly and truly (cf. James 1:5-7 ). The two... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 2:6

Wisdom a gift of God I. TRUE WISDOM ORIGINATES IN DIVINE INSPIRATION . Prophets and apostles—teachers of the highest truths—claim to be delivering a message from heaven. The greater the thoughts declared to us in Scripture, the more emphatic is the ascription of them to a superhuman source. Surely this very fact—this conjunction of unique value in the thoughts with the confident assertion that they are from God—should go far in leading us to believe in the inspiration of them.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 2:7

Wisdom which is the foundation of security and safety, and hence is sound wisdom, is that which God treasures up for the righteous. The teacher passes to another phase of the Divine character. God is not only the Source of wisdom; he is also the Ensurer of safety, the Source of salvation to those who act uprightly. It will be noted that the use of the word is confined to the Proverbs and Job, with the exception of the two passages in Isaiah and Micah. Buckler . Besides storing up the... read more

Joseph Benson

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

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 2:6-7

Proverbs 2:6-7. For the Lord giveth Hebrew, יתן , will give wisdom Hath promised to give it, namely, to those that so seek it. Thus he teaches them not to ascribe any wisdom they might attain to their own abilities or industry, but only to God’s favour and blessing. Out of his mouth cometh knowledge, &c. That is, from his word or appointment, and good will, as, the word of God, signifies, Deuteronomy 8:3. He layeth up sound wisdom Hebrew, תושׁיה , literally, essence, or ... 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

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