Proverbs 2:3 · KJV
“Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, {and} liftest up thy voice for understanding; {liftest...: Heb. givest thy voice}”
— Proverbs 2:3
So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, {and} apply thine heart to understanding;
If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as {for} hid treasures;
Proverbs 2 — Context
My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee;
2So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, {and} apply thine heart to understanding;
3Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, {and} liftest up thy voice for understanding; {liftest...: Heb. givest thy voice}
4If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as {for} hid treasures;
5Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God.
Cross References
James 1:5
If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all {men} liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
Ephesians 1:17-18
That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him: {in...: or, for the acknowledgement}
Proverbs 3:6
In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
1 Kings 3:9-12
Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people? {understanding: Heb. hearing}
Psalms 25:4-5
Shew me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths.
Psalms 119:169
TAU. Let my cry come near before thee, O LORD: give me understanding according to thy word.
Psalms 119:125
I {am} thy servant; give me understanding, that I may know thy testimonies.
Psalms 119:34
Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; yea, I shall observe it with {my} whole heart.