Proverbs 2:3

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding;

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King James Version with Strong's Numbers

Formal EquivalenceSource: King James VersionBest for: Original-language word studies

🎯 Translation Approach

Classic King James Version text presented with Strong's numbering to link English words to their underlying Hebrew and Greek terms. Prioritizes literal/formal correspondence while enabling original-language word study.

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💎 Distinctive Features

Integrated Strong's numbering: Each English term is keyed to a Strong's number, enabling direct lookup of the underlying Hebrew or Greek word.
KJV text basis: Employs the classic King James Version wording known for formal equivalence and literary style.
Study-focused layout: Optimized for research and analysis, prioritizing lexical access over uninterrupted readability.
Concordance compatibility: Strong's numbers map to widely available concordances and lexicons for deeper study.

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Strong linkage to original Hebrew/Greek via Strong's numbers
High concordance with source wording
Well-suited for in-depth word studies and exegesis
Widely recognized and referenced KJV text

⚠️ Considerations

Archaic language can be difficult for modern readers
Reference numbers can disrupt continuous reading
Less suitable for public or devotional reading compared to modern translations

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Referenced Verses

Ps 119:169 : 169 TAU. Let my cry come near before thee, O LORD: give me understanding according to thy word.
Eph 1:17-18 : 17 That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him: 18 The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,
Jas 1:5 : 5 {G1161} If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
Prov 3:6 : 6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
Prov 8:17 : 17 I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.
1 Kgs 3:9-9 : 9 Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people? 10 And the speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing. 11 And God said unto him, Because thou hast asked this thing, and hast not asked for thyself long life; neither hast asked riches for thyself, nor hast asked the life of thine enemies; but hast asked for thyself understanding to discern judgment; 12 Behold, I have done according to thy words: lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart; so that there was none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee.
1 Chr 22:12 : 12 Only the LORD give thee wisdom and understanding, and give thee charge concerning Israel, that thou mayest keep the law of the LORD thy God.
Ps 25:4-5 : 4 Shew me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths. 5 Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day.
Ps 119:34 : 34 Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart.
Ps 119:73 : 73 JOD. Thy hands have made me and fashioned me: give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments.
Ps 119:125 : 125 I am thy servant; give me understanding, that I may know thy testimonies.
Luke 11:13 : 13 If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

Prov 2:1-2
2 verses
85%
1My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee;
2So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding;
Prov 2:4-6
3 verses
83%
4If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures;
5Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God.
6For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
Job 34:16
79%
16If now thou hast understanding, hear this: hearken to the voice of my words.
Prov 8:1
78%
1Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice?
Prov 1:2-3
2 verses
76%
2To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding;
3To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity;
Prov 5:1-2
2 verses
76%
1My son, attend unto my wisdom, and bow thine ear to my understanding:
2That thou mayest regard discretion, and that thy lips may keep knowledge.
Prov 23:12
75%
12Apply thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge.
Prov 18:15
74%
15The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
Prov 1:5-6
2 verses
74%
5A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:
6To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.
Job 33:33
73%
33If not, hearken unto me: hold thy peace, and I shall teach thee wisdom.
Prov 22:17
73%
17Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge.
Job 34:2
73%
2Hear my words, O ye wise men; and give ear unto me, ye that have knowledge.
Job 28:12
73%
12But where shall wisdom be found? and where is the place of understanding?
Prov 4:7
73%
7Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
Prov 2:9-11
3 verses
73%
9Then shalt thou understand righteousness, and judgment, and equity; yea, every good path.
10When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul;
11Discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep thee:
Prov 3:13-14
2 verses
73%
13Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.
14For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.
Prov 1:20-21
2 verses
73%
20Wisdom crieth without; she uttereth her voice in the streets:
21She crieth in the chief place of concourse, in the openings of the gates: in the city she uttereth her words, saying,
Job 8:5
72%
5If thou wouldest seek unto God betimes, and make thy supplication to the Almighty;
Job 28:20
72%
20Whence then cometh wisdom? and where is the place of understanding?
Job 34:34
72%
34Let men of understanding tell me, and let a wise man hearken unto me.
Prov 8:9-10
2 verses
72%
9They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.
10Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.
Job 15:8
72%
8Hast thou heard the secret of God? and dost thou restrain wisdom to thyself?
Prov 16:22
71%
22Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
Prov 8:5
71%
5O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart.
Job 11:13
71%
13If thou prepare thine heart, and stretch out thine hands toward him;
Prov 24:14
70%
14So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul: when thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off.
Prov 4:5
70%
5Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth.
Prov 7:4
70%
4Say unto wisdom, Thou art my sister; and call understanding thy kinswoman:
Job 12:12
70%
12With the ancient is wisdom; and in length of days understanding.
Job 38:20
70%
20That thou shouldest take it to the bound thereof, and that thou shouldest know the paths to the house thereof?
Prov 16:16
70%
16How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
Prov 4:1
70%
1Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding.
Job 28:28
70%
28And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.
Prov 3:4
70%
4So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man.
Prov 19:8
70%
8He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.
Prov 1:23
70%
23Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour out my spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you.
Prov 9:10
70%
10The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.
Job 42:3
70%
3Who is he that hideth counsel without knowledge? therefore have I uttered that I understood not; things too wonderful for me, which I knew not.
Prov 15:14
70%
14The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.