Proverbs 2:3

Proverbs 2:3 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding;
• New International Version (NIV)indeed, if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding,
• English Standard Version (ESV)yes, if you call out for insight and raise your voice for understanding,
• New King James Version (NKJV)Yes, if you cry out for discernment, And lift up your voice for understanding,

Context of Proverbs 2:3

1My child, listen to what I say, and treasure my commands. 2Tune your ears to wisdom, and concentrate on understanding. Cry out for insight, and ask for understanding. 4Search for them as you would for silver; seek them like hidden treasures. 5Then you will understand what it means to fear the Lord, and you will gain knowledge of God.

Proverbs 2:3 word by word

כִּ֤י אִ֣ם לַבִּינָ֣ה תִקְרָ֑א לַ֝תְּבוּנָ֗ה תִּתֵּ֥ן קוֹלֶֽךָ׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Yea, if thou criestקָרָאqârâ' · to call: call outH7121
• after knowledgeבִּינָהbîynâh · understandingH998
• liftest upנָתַןnâthan · to give: cry outH5414
• thy voiceקוֹלqôl qôl · voiceH6963
• for understandingתְּבוּנָהtâbûn tebûnâh tôbûnâh · understandingH8394

Cross-references for Proverbs 2:3

• Proverbs 3:6Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.
• Proverbs 8:17“I love all who love me. Those who search will surely find me.
• 1 Kings 3:9Give me an understanding heart so that I can govern your people well and know the difference between right and wrong. For who by himself is able to govern this great people of yours?”
• 1 Chronicles 22:12And may the Lord give you wisdom and understanding, that you may obey the Law of the Lord your God as you rule over Israel.
• Psalms 25:4Show me the right path, O Lord; point out the road for me to follow.
• Psalms 119:34Give me understanding and I will obey your instructions; I will put them into practice with all my heart.
• Luke 11:13So if you sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him.”
• Ephesians 1:17asking God, the glorious Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, to give you spiritual wisdom and insight so that you might grow in your knowledge of God.
• James 1:5If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking.

Commentaries on Proverbs 2:3

• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 2-3wisdom...understanding...insight: These three words are skills needed to handle life's challenges.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-221-5. Diligence in hearing and praying for instruction must be used to secure the great principle of godliness, the fear of God. hide ... with thee--lay up in store (compare Pr 7:1).Read the comment

Topics related to Proverbs 2:3

• Desire
• Hunger
• Personification
• Prayer
• Seekers
• Wisdom
• Young Men

In the dictionaries

• Hezekiah (2)
• Proverbs, the Book of

Commentaries on Proverbs 2

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings