Proverbs 2

The Benefits of Wisdom

1 My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee; Word: Proverbs 3:1, 7:1, Job 23:12. Parallel theme: Proverbs 1:3, 4:1, 4:10, 6:21, Matthew 13:44, Luke 2:19 +4

2 So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding; Parallel theme: Proverbs 18:1, 23:12, Psalms 90:12, Ecclesiastes 7:25, 8:9, 8:16, Isaiah 55:3, Matthew 13:9, Acts 17:11 +4

3 Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding; Parallel theme: Proverbs 3:6, Psalms 119:125, 119:169, James 1:5

4 If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures; Parallel theme: Proverbs 16:16, 23:23, Job 3:21, Psalms 119:14, 119:72, 119:127, Ecclesiastes 4:8, Matthew 13:44, 19:29, Luke 16:8 +5

5 Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity.. References Lord: Proverbs 1:7, Jeremiah 9:24, 31:34, Hosea 6:3. References God: Jeremiah 24:7, 1 John 5:20. Parallel theme: Matthew 11:27, Luke 10:22 +3

6 For the LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty. giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding. References Lord: Isaiah 54:13. Parallel theme: 1 Kings 3:12, Job 32:8, Psalms 119:98, 119:104, Isaiah 8:20, Luke 21:15, John 6:45, James 1:5, 1:17 +5

7 He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly. Righteousness: 1 Corinthians 1:30. Parallel theme: Proverbs 14:8, 28:18, 30:5, Psalms 84:11, 144:2, 1 Corinthians 1:19, Colossians 2:3 +3

8 He keepeth the paths of judgmentJudgment: מִשְׁפָּט (Mishpat). The Hebrew mishpat (מִשְׁפָּט) means judgment or justice—God's righteous decisions and ordinances. God is the Judge of all the earth who 'shall do right' (Genesis 18:25), executing perfect justice., and preserveth the way of his saints. Judgment: Proverbs 8:20, Psalms 37:28. Holy: Deuteronomy 33:3, 1 Samuel 2:9. Parallel theme: Psalms 1:6, 23:3, 66:9, 145:20, 1 Peter 1:5, Jude 1:24 +5

9 Then shalt thou understand righteousness, and judgment, and equity; yea, every good path. Good: Jeremiah 6:16. Parallel theme: Isaiah 48:17

10 When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul; Parallel theme: Job 23:12, Psalms 119:162, Jeremiah 15:16, Colossians 3:16

11 Discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep thee: Parallel theme: Proverbs 4:6, Psalms 25:21, Ecclesiastes 10:10, Ephesians 5:15

12 To deliver thee from the way of the evil man, from the man that speaketh froward things; Evil: Proverbs 8:13, 1 Corinthians 15:33. Parallel theme: Proverbs 13:20, 2 Corinthians 6:17

13 Who leave the paths of uprightness, to walk in the ways of darkness; Darkness: Proverbs 4:19. Parallel theme: Proverbs 21:16, 1 John 2:19

14 Who rejoice to do evil, and delight in the frowardness of the wicked; Evil: Jeremiah 11:15. Parallel theme: Proverbs 10:23, Romans 1:32, 1 Corinthians 13:6

15 Whose ways are crooked, and they froward in their paths: Parallel theme: Proverbs 21:8, Deuteronomy 32:5, Psalms 125:5, Isaiah 59:8, Philippians 2:15

16 To deliver thee from the strange woman, even from the stranger which flattereth with her words; Parallel theme: Proverbs 6:24, 22:14, 23:27, Ecclesiastes 7:26

17 Which forsaketh the guide of her youth, and forgetteth the covenantCovenant: בְּרִית (Berit). The Hebrew berit (בְּרִית) denotes a covenant—a binding agreement, often ratified by blood sacrifice. God's covenants (Abrahamic, Mosaic, Davidic) structure redemptive history, culminating in the New Covenant. of her God. Covenant: Ezekiel 16:8. Parallel theme: Proverbs 5:18, Jeremiah 3:4

18 For her house inclineth unto death, and her paths unto the dead. Parallel theme: Proverbs 9:18, Ephesians 5:5, Revelation 21:8

19 None that go unto her return again, neither take they hold of the paths of life. Parallel theme: Psalms 81:12, Ecclesiastes 7:26

20 That thou mayest walk in the way of good men, and keep the paths of the righteousRighteous: צַדִּיק (Tzaddik). The Hebrew tzaddik (צַדִּיק) describes one who is righteous, just, or lawful—conforming to God's standard. From the root tzedek (צֶדֶק), meaning righteousness or justice.. Good: Jeremiah 6:16, 3 John 1:11. Parallel theme: Proverbs 13:20, Psalms 119:115, Hebrews 6:12

21 For the upright shall dwell in the land, and the perfect shall remain in it. Parallel theme: Proverbs 10:30, Job 42:12, Psalms 37:3, 37:9, 37:11, 37:22, 37:29, 84:11 +3

22 But the wicked shall be cut off from the earth, and the transgressors shall be rooted out of it. Evil: Proverbs 10:30, Psalms 37:28, 145:20. Parallel theme: Deuteronomy 7:22, Psalms 52:5