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,

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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.

My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee;

So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding;

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The Value of Wisdom

My son, if you receive my words,
And (A)treasure my commands within you,
So that you incline your ear to wisdom,
And apply your heart to understanding;

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