Proverbs 2:5

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

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  • Prov 1:7 : 7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.
  • Luke 11:9-9 : 9 So I say to you: Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. 10 For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened. 11 Which of you fathers, if your son asks for a piece of bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake instead? 12 Or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? 13 If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him!
  • John 17:3 : 3 Now this is eternal life: that they know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom You have sent.
  • 1 John 5:20 : 20 We also know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding so that we may know Him who is true. And we are in Him who is true, in His Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.
  • 2 Chr 1:10-12 : 10 Give me wisdom and knowledge, that I may lead this people, for who is able to govern this great people of yours? 11 God said to Solomon, "Because this was in your heart, and you have not asked for wealth, possessions, honor, the death of your enemies, or even many long years—but have asked for wisdom and knowledge to govern my people over whom I have made you king— 12 Therefore wisdom and knowledge are given to you. I will also give you wealth, possessions, and honor, such as no king before you ever had and none after you will have."
  • Job 28:28 : 28 And He said to mankind, 'Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.'
  • Luke 10:22 : 22 All things have been entrusted to Me by My Father. No one knows who the Son is except the Father, and no one knows who the Father is except the Son, and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal Him.
  • Prov 9:10 : 10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
  • Jer 9:24 : 24 The days are coming, declares the Lord, when I will punish all who are circumcised only in the flesh.
  • Jer 24:7 : 7 I will give them a heart to know me, that I am the LORD. They will be my people, and I will be their God, for they will return to me with all their heart.
  • Jer 31:34 : 34 No longer will anyone teach their neighbor or their brother, saying, 'Know the LORD,' because they will all know me, from the least of them to the greatest, declares the LORD. For I will forgive their iniquity and remember their sin no more.
  • Jer 32:40-41 : 40 I will make with them an everlasting covenant; I will never turn away from doing good to them. I will put the fear of Me in their hearts so that they will not turn away from Me. 41 I will rejoice in doing them good, and I will plant them in this land with all My heart and soul.
  • Hos 6:3 : 3 Let us acknowledge the LORD; let us press on to know Him. His coming is as certain as the dawn, and 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 to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks, it will be opened.
  • Matt 11:27 : 27 All things have been committed to Me by My Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal Him.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 9:10
    84%

    10The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

  • Prov 2:6
    83%

    6For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.

  • Prov 2:2-4
    3 verses
    82%

    2making your ear attentive to wisdom and inclining your heart to understanding,

    3if you call out for insight and raise your voice for understanding,

    4if you seek it like silver and search for it as for hidden treasures,

  • Prov 1:5-7
    3 verses
    80%

    5Let the wise hear and increase their learning, and the one who understands gain guidance,

    6To understand a proverb and a saying, the words of the wise and their riddles.

    7The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.

  • Job 28:27-28
    2 verses
    79%

    27then He saw it and declared it; He established it and also examined it.

    28And He said to mankind, 'Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.'

  • Prov 1:2
    78%

    2To know wisdom and discipline, to understand words of insight,

  • Ps 111:10
    78%

    10The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who obey His precepts have good understanding. His praise endures forever.

  • Prov 2:9-11
    3 verses
    77%

    9Then you will understand righteousness, justice, and integrity—the entire good path.

    10For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.

    11Discretion will protect you, and understanding will guard you,

  • Isa 33:6
    76%

    6He will be the stability of your times, a wealth of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of the LORD is His treasure.

  • Prov 24:14
    75%

    14In the same way, know that wisdom is sweet to your soul. If you find it, there will be a future, and your hope will not be cut off.

  • Prov 3:4
    75%

    4Then you will find favor and good understanding in the sight of God and man.

  • Prov 8:9-10
    2 verses
    74%

    9They are all plain to those who understand, and right to those who find knowledge.

    10Take my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold.

  • Job 28:12
    74%

    12But where can wisdom be found, and where is the place of understanding?

  • Prov 8:12-13
    2 verses
    74%

    12I, wisdom, dwell with prudence, and I possess knowledge and discretion.

    13The fear of the LORD is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior, and perverse speech.

  • Prov 3:13
    74%

    13Blessed is the one who finds wisdom and the one who obtains understanding.

  • Prov 4:7
    74%

    7Wisdom is supreme—acquire wisdom. Though it costs you all you have, gain understanding.

  • Prov 14:26-27
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    74%

    26In the fear of the LORD there is strong confidence, and His children will have a place of refuge.

    27The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning one away from the snares of death.

  • Job 28:20
    73%

    20But where does wisdom come from, and where is the place of understanding?

  • Prov 18:15
    73%

    15The heart of the understanding one gains knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

  • Prov 15:33
    73%

    33The fear of the LORD is instruction in wisdom, and humility comes before honor.

  • Prov 22:4
    73%

    4The reward for humility and the fear of the LORD is riches, honor, and life.

  • Prov 19:23
    73%

    23The fear of the LORD leads to life; one is content and rests untroubled by harm.

  • Ps 34:11
    73%

    11Young lions may grow weak and hungry, but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing.

  • Job 11:6-7
    2 verses
    73%

    6and that He would declare to you the secrets of wisdom, for true wisdom is double what you imagine. Know then that God exacts less of you than your guilt deserves.

    7Can you search out the depths of God? Can you find out the limits of the Almighty?

  • 1 Sam 2:3
    73%

    3'Do not keep speaking so arrogantly or let proud words come out of your mouth, for the LORD is a God who knows, and by Him deeds are weighed.'

  • Job 15:8
    72%

    8Have you listened to the secret counsel of God and limited wisdom to yourself?

  • Prov 1:29
    72%

    29Because they hated knowledge and did not choose the fear of the LORD,

  • Ps 139:1
    72%

    1For the director of music. A psalm of David. LORD, You have searched me and You know me.

  • Prov 8:35
    72%

    35For whoever finds me finds life and obtains favor from the LORD.

  • Job 34:16
    72%

    16If you have understanding, listen to this; pay attention to the sound of my words.

  • Prov 14:6
    72%

    6A scoffer seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge is easy for a discerning person.

  • Prov 5:1-2
    2 verses
    72%

    1My son, pay attention to my wisdom; listen carefully to my understanding.

    2So you may preserve discretion, and your lips may guard knowledge.

  • Prov 8:5
    72%

    5Understand prudence, you simple ones; and you fools, gain a discerning heart.

  • Eccl 7:18
    72%

    18It is good to grasp one thing and not let go of the other, for the one who fears God will avoid all extremes.

  • Prov 24:4
    71%

    4By knowledge the rooms are filled with all kinds of precious and pleasant treasures.

  • Ps 25:14
    71%

    14The secret counsel of the LORD is for those who fear him, and he makes his covenant known to them.

  • Job 5:27
    71%

    27Behold, we have examined this, and it is true. Listen to it and apply it to yourself.

  • Prov 3:19
    71%

    19By wisdom the LORD laid the foundation of the earth; by understanding He established the heavens.