Proverbs 2:5

World English Bible (2000)

then you will understand the fear of Yahweh, and find the knowledge of God.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 1:7 : 7 The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge; but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.
  • Luke 11:9-9 : 9 "I tell you, keep asking, and it will be given you. Keep seeking, and you will find. Keep knocking, and it will be opened to you. 10 For everyone who asks receives. He who seeks finds. To him who knocks it will be opened. 11 "Which of you fathers, if your son asks for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, he won't give him a snake instead of a fish, will he? 12 Or if he asks for an egg, he won't give him a scorpion, will he? 13 If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him?"
  • John 17:3 : 3 This is eternal life, that they should know you, the only true God, and him whom you sent, Jesus Christ.
  • 1 John 5:20 : 20 We know that the Son of God has come, and has given us an understanding, that we know him who is true, and we are in him who is true, in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.
  • 2 Chr 1:10-12 : 10 Now give me wisdom and knowledge, that I may go out and come in before this people; for who can judge this your people, that is so great?" 11 God said to Solomon, "Because this was in your heart, and you have not asked riches, wealth, or honor, nor the life of those who hate you, neither yet have asked long life; but have asked wisdom and knowledge for yourself, that you may judge my people, over whom I have made you king: 12 wisdom and knowledge is granted to you. I will give you riches, wealth, and honor, such as none of the kings have had who have been before you; neither shall there any after you have the like."
  • Job 28:28 : 28 To man he said, 'Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom. To depart from evil is understanding.'"
  • Luke 10:22 : 22 Turning to the disciples, he said, "All things have been delivered to me by my Father. No one knows who the Son is, except the Father, and who the Father is, except the Son, and he to whomever the Son desires to reveal him."
  • Prov 9:10 : 10 The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. The knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
  • Jer 9:24 : 24 but let him who glories glory in this, that he has understanding, and knows me, that I am Yahweh who exercises loving kindness, justice, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, says Yahweh.
  • Jer 24:7 : 7 I will give them a heart to know me, that I am Yahweh: and they shall be my people, and I will be their God; for they shall return to me with their whole heart.
  • Jer 31:34 : 34 and they shall teach no more every man his neighbor, and every man his brother, saying, Know Yahweh; for they shall all know me, from the least of them to the greatest of them, says Yahweh: for I will forgive their iniquity, and their sin will I remember no more.
  • Jer 32:40-41 : 40 and I will make an everlasting covenant with them, that I will not turn away from following them, to do them good; and I will put my fear in their hearts, that they may not depart from me. 41 Yes, I will rejoice over them to do them good, and I will plant them in this land assuredly with my whole heart and with my whole soul.
  • Hos 6:3 : 3 Let us acknowledge Yahweh. Let us press on to know Yahweh. As surely as the sun rises, Yahweh will appear. He will come to us like the rain, like the spring rain that waters the earth."
  • Matt 7:7-8 : 7 "Ask, and it will be given you. Seek, and you will find. Knock, and it will be opened for you. 8 For everyone who asks receives. He who seeks finds. To him who knocks it will be opened.
  • Matt 11:27 : 27 All things have been delivered to me by my Father. No one knows the Son, except the Father; neither does anyone know the Father, except the Son, and he to whom the Son desires to reveal him.

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  • Prov 9:10
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    10The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. The knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

  • Prov 2:6
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    6For Yahweh gives wisdom. Out of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.

  • Prov 2:2-4
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    2So as to turn your ear to wisdom, and apply your heart to understanding;

    3Yes, if you call out for discernment, and lift up your voice for understanding;

    4If you seek her as silver, and search for her as for hidden treasures:

  • Prov 1:5-7
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    5that the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; that the man of understanding may attain to sound counsel:

    6to understand a proverb, and parables, the words and riddles of the wise.

    7The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge; but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.

  • Job 28:27-28
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    27then he saw it, and declared it. He established it, yes, and searched it out.

    28To man he said, 'Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom. To depart from evil is understanding.'"

  • Prov 1:2
    78%

    2to know wisdom and instruction; to discern the words of understanding;

  • Ps 111:10
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    10The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!

  • Prov 2:9-11
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    9Then you will understand righteousness and justice, equity and every good path.

    10For wisdom will enter into your heart. Knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.

    11Discretion will watch over you. Understanding will keep you,

  • Isa 33:6
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    6There will be stability in your times, abundance of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of Yahweh is your treasure.

  • Prov 24:14
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    14so you shall know wisdom to be to your soul; if you have found it, then there will be a reward, your hope will not be cut off.

  • Prov 3:4
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    4So you will find favor, and good understanding in the sight of God and man.

  • Prov 8:9-10
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    9They are all plain to him who understands, right to those who find knowledge.

    10Receive my instruction rather than silver; knowledge rather than choice gold.

  • Job 28:12
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    12"But where shall wisdom be found? Where is the place of understanding?

  • Prov 8:12-13
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    12"I, wisdom, have made prudence my dwelling. Find out knowledge and discretion.

    13The fear of Yahweh is to hate evil. I hate pride, arrogance, the evil way, and the perverse mouth.

  • Prov 3:13
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    13Happy is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gets understanding.

  • Prov 4:7
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    7Wisdom is supreme. Get wisdom. Yes, though it costs all your possessions, get understanding.

  • Prov 14:26-27
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    26In the fear of Yahweh is a secure fortress, and he will be a refuge for his children.

    27The fear of Yahweh is a fountain of life, turning people from the snares of death.

  • Job 28:20
    73%

    20Where then does wisdom come from? Where is the place of understanding?

  • Prov 18:15
    73%

    15The heart of the discerning gets knowledge. The ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

  • Prov 15:33
    73%

    33The fear of Yahweh teaches wisdom. Before honor is humility.

  • Prov 22:4
    73%

    4The result of humility and the fear of Yahweh is wealth, honor, and life.

  • Prov 19:23
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    23The fear of Yahweh leads to life, then contentment; he rests and will not be touched by trouble.

  • Ps 34:11
    73%

    11Come, you children, listen to me. I will teach you the fear of Yahweh.

  • Job 11:6-7
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    6that he would show you the secrets of wisdom! For true wisdom has two sides. Know therefore that God exacts of you less than your iniquity deserves.

    7"Can you fathom the mystery of God? Or can you probe the limits of the Almighty?

  • 1 Sam 2:3
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    3"Talk no more so exceeding proudly. Don't let arrogance come out of your mouth, For Yahweh is a God of knowledge. By him actions are weighed.

  • Job 15:8
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    8Have you heard the secret counsel of God? Do you limit wisdom to yourself?

  • Prov 1:29
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    29because they hated knowledge, and didn't choose the fear of Yahweh.

  • Ps 139:1
    72%

    1Yahweh, you have searched me, and you know me.

  • Prov 8:35
    72%

    35For whoever finds me, finds life, and will obtain favor from Yahweh.

  • Job 34:16
    72%

    16"If now you have understanding, hear this. Listen to the voice of my words.

  • Prov 14:6
    72%

    6A scoffer seeks wisdom, and doesn't find it, but knowledge comes easily to a discerning person.

  • Prov 5:1-2
    2 verses
    72%

    1My son, pay attention to my wisdom. Turn your ear to my understanding:

    2that you may maintain discretion, that your lips may preserve knowledge.

  • Prov 8:5
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    5You simple, understand prudence. You fools, be of an understanding heart.

  • Eccl 7:18
    72%

    18It is good that you should take hold of this. Yes, also from that don't withdraw your hand; for he who fears God will come forth from them all.

  • Prov 24:4
    71%

    4by knowledge the rooms are filled with all rare and beautiful treasure.

  • Ps 25:14
    71%

    14The friendship of Yahweh is with those who fear him. He will show them his covenant.

  • Job 5:27
    71%

    27Look this, we have searched it, so it is. Hear it, and know it for your good."

  • Prov 3:19
    71%

    19By wisdom Yahweh founded the earth. By understanding, he established the heavens.