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## Proverbs 2:2-5 in Context (Verses 1–8 KJV)
 
 [1 ](/kjv/proverbs/2/1) My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee;
 
 [2 ](/kjv/proverbs/2/2) So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, *and* apply thine heart to understanding;
 
 [3 ](/kjv/proverbs/2/3) Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, *and* liftest up thy voice for understanding;*
 
 [4 ](/kjv/proverbs/2/4) If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as *for* hid treasures;
 
 [5 ](/kjv/proverbs/2/5) Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God.
 
 [6 ](/kjv/proverbs/2/6) For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth *cometh* knowledge and understanding.
 
 [7 ](/kjv/proverbs/2/7) He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: *he is* a buckler to them that walk uprightly.
 
 [8 ](/kjv/proverbs/2/8) He keepeth the paths of judgment, and preserveth the way of his saints.
 
[Proverbs 1](/kjv/proverbs/1) [Proverbs 3](/kjv/proverbs/3)

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