Proverbs 2:10

What does Proverbs 2:10 mean?

A plain-English look at Proverbs 2:10 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

For wisdom shall enter into thy heart, And knowledge shall be pleasant unto thy soul;

KJV

King James Version · 1611

When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul;

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

For wisdom shall enter into thy heart, And knowledge shall be pleasant unto thy soul;

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

For wisdom will come into your heart, and knowledge will be pleasing to your soul;

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

For wisdom cometh into thy heart, And knowledge to thy soul is pleasant,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

If wisdom shall enter into thy heart, and knowledge please thy soul:

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

When wisdom entereth into thy heart and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul,

Context

v.9Then shalt thou understand righteousness and justice, And equity, yea, every good path.

v.10This passage

v.11Discretion shall watch over thee; Understanding shall keep thee:

Cross references

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

  • Psalms 104:34

    Let my meditation be sweet unto him: I will rejoice in Jehovah.

  • Psalms 119:162

    I rejoice at thy word, As one that findeth great spoil.

  • Colossians 3:16

    Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts unto God.

  • Proverbs 24:13

    My son, eat thou honey, for it is good; And the droppings of the honeycomb, which are sweet to thy taste:

  • Psalms 19:10

    More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold; Sweeter also than honey and the droppings of the honeycomb.

  • Proverbs 18:1

    He that separateth himself seeketh his own desire, And rageth against all sound wisdom.

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