Proverbs 2:1

Proverbs chapter 2 · verse 1 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

My son, if thou wilt receive my words, And lay up my commandments with thee;

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

My son, if thou wilt receive my words, And lay up my commandments with thee;

Context

v.1This passage

v.2So as to incline thine ear unto wisdom, And apply thy heart to understanding;

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Matthew 13:44

    The kingdom of heaven is like unto a treasure hidden in the field; which a man found, and hid; and in his joy he goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.

  • Luke 2:51

    And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth; and he was subject unto them: and his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.

  • Deuteronomy 6:6

    And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be upon thy heart;

  • Proverbs 7:1

    My son, keep my words, And lay up my commandments with thee.

  • 1 Timothy 1:15

    Faithful is the saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief:

  • Psalms 119:9

    Wherewith shall a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed thereto according to thy word.