Proverbs 2:3

Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding;

King James Version

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Other Translations for Proverbs 2:3

BSB

if you truly call out to insight and lift your voice to understanding,

AKJV

Yes, if you cry after knowledge, and lift up your voice for understanding;

CPDV

For if you would call upon wisdom and bend your heart to prudence,

ERV

Yea, if thou cry after discernment, and lift up thy voice for understanding;

NHEB

Yes, if you call out for discernment, and lift up your voice for understanding;

SMT

For if thou will call to understanding, wilt give thy voice to understanding.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 2:3

YeaifthoucriestH7121VerbafterknowledgeH998Noun FeminineandliftestupH5414VerbthyvoiceH6963Noun MasculineforunderstandingH8394Noun Masculine

Commentary for Proverbs 2:3

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Proverbs 2:3

Summary

Cry out earnestly for discernment and insight

Event

Exhortation to seek knowledge

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC