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Proverbs 2:1

Proverbs 2:1
My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee;

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

My son,.... These are either the continuation of the words of Solomon to his son Rehoboam; or to anyone that came to him for instruction, or was within the reach of being taught by him; whom he…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Now in the divine order comes the promise Pro 2:5. The conditions of its fulfillment are stated in Pro 2:1-4 in four sets of parallel clauses, each with some shade of distinct meaning. Thus, not…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Proverbs 2:1-9

Job had asked, long before this, Where shall wisdom be found? Whence cometh wisdom? (Job 28:12, Job 28:20) and he had given this general answer (v. 23), God knoweth the place of it; but Solomon here…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

hide or, lay up, R.V.; as a treasure stored carefully.