1 Wisdom exhorteth to obey her. 5 She teacheth the fear of God. 6 She is given of God. 10 She preserveth from wickedness.

My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and [a]hide my commandments within thee,

And cause thine ears to hearken unto wisdom, and incline [b]thine heart to understanding,

(For if thou callest after knowledge, [c]and cryest for understanding:

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 2:1 That is, keep them in thine heart.
  2. Proverbs 2:2 If thou give thyself to the true knowledge of God without hypocrisy.
  3. Proverbs 2:3 Meaning, that we must seek the knowledge of God with care and diligence.

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