Proverbs 2:5

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

then you will understand how to fear the LORD, and you will discover knowledge about God.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 1:7 : 7 Introduction to the Theme of the Book Fearing the LORD is the beginning of discernment, but fools have despised wisdom and moral instruction.
  • Luke 11:9-9 : 9 “So I tell you: Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for you. 10 For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened. 11 What father among you, if your son asks for a fish, will give him a snake instead of a fish? 12 Or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? 13 If you then, although you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father 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 sent.
  • 1 John 5:20 : 20 And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us insight to know him who is true, and we are in him who is true, in his Son Jesus Christ. This one is the true God and eternal life.
  • 2 Chr 1:10-12 : 10 Now give me wisdom and discernment so I can effectively lead this nation. Otherwise no one is able to make judicial decisions for this great nation of yours.” 11 God said to Solomon,“Because you desire this, and did not ask for riches, wealth, and honor, or for vengeance on your enemies, and because you did not ask for long life, but requested wisdom and discernment so you can make judicial decisions for my people over whom I have made you king, 12 you are granted wisdom and discernment. Furthermore I am giving you riches, wealth, and honor surpassing that of any king before or after you.”
  • Job 28:28 : 28 And he said to mankind,‘The fear of the LORD– that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”
  • Luke 10:22 : 22 All things have been given to me by my Father. No one knows who the Son is except the Father, or who the Father is except the Son and anyone to whom the Son decides to reveal him.”
  • Prov 9:10 : 10 The beginning of wisdom is to fear the LORD, and acknowledging the Holy One is understanding.
  • Jer 9:24 : 24 If people want to boast, they should boast about this: They should boast that they understand and know me. They should boast that they know and understand that I, the LORD, act out of faithfulness, fairness, and justice in the earth and that I desire people to do these things,” says the LORD.
  • Jer 24:7 : 7 I will give them the desire to acknowledge that I am the LORD. I will be their God and they will be my people. For they will wholeheartedly return to me.’
  • Jer 31:34 : 34 “People will no longer need to teach their neighbors and relatives to know me. For all of them, from the least important to the most important, will know me,” says the LORD.“For I will forgive their sin and will no longer call to mind the wrong they have done.”
  • Jer 32:40-41 : 40 I will make a lasting covenant with them that I will never stop doing good to them. I will fill their hearts and minds with respect for me so that they will never again turn away from me. 41 I will take delight in doing good to them. I will faithfully and wholeheartedly plant them firmly in the land.’
  • Hos 6:3 : 3 So let us search for him! Let us seek to know the LORD! He will come to our rescue as certainly as the appearance of the dawn, as certainly as the winter rain comes, as certainly as the spring rain that waters the land.”
  • Matt 7:7-8 : 7 Ask, Seek, Knock“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened for you. 8 For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.
  • Matt 11:27 : 27 All things have been handed over to me by my Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son decides to reveal him.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 9:10
    84%

    10The beginning of wisdom is to fear the LORD, and acknowledging the Holy One is understanding.

  • Prov 2:6
    83%

    6For the LORD gives wisdom, and from his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.

  • Prov 2:2-4
    3 verses
    82%

    2by making your ear attentive to wisdom, and by turning your heart to understanding,

    3indeed, if you call out for discernment– shout loudly for understanding–

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

  • Prov 1:5-7
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    5(Let the wise also hear and gain instruction, and let the discerning acquire guidance!)

    6To discern the meaning of a proverb and a parable, the sayings of the wise and their riddles.

    7Introduction to the Theme of the Book Fearing the LORD is the beginning of discernment, but fools have despised wisdom and moral instruction.

  • Job 28:27-28
    2 verses
    79%

    27then he looked at wisdom and assessed its value; he established it and examined it closely.

    28And he said to mankind,‘The fear of the LORD– that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”

  • Prov 1:2
    78%

    2To learn wisdom and moral instruction, to discern wise counsel.

  • Ps 111:10
    78%

    10To obey the LORD is the fundamental principle for wise living; all who carry out his precepts acquire good moral insight. He will receive praise forever.

  • Prov 2:9-11
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    77%

    9Then you will understand righteousness and justice and equity– every good way.

    10For wisdom will enter your heart, and moral knowledge will be attractive to you.

    11Discretion will protect you, understanding will guard you,

  • Isa 33:6
    76%

    6He is your constant source of stability; he abundantly provides safety and great wisdom; he gives all this to those who fear him.

  • Prov 24:14
    75%

    14Likewise, know that wisdom is sweet to your soul; if you have found it, you have 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 people.

  • Prov 8:9-10
    2 verses
    74%

    9All of them are clear to the discerning and upright to those who find knowledge.

    10Receive my instruction rather than silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold.

  • Job 28:12
    74%

    12No Price Can Buy Wisdom“But wisdom– where can it be found? Where is the place of understanding?

  • Prov 8:12-13
    2 verses
    74%

    12“I, wisdom, have dwelt with prudence, and I find knowledge and discretion.

    13The fear of the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride and the evil way and perverse utterances.

  • Prov 3:13
    74%

    13Blessings of Obtaining Wisdom Blessed is the one who has found wisdom, and the one who obtains understanding.

  • Prov 4:7
    74%

    7Wisdom is supreme– so acquire wisdom, and whatever you acquire, acquire understanding!

  • Prov 14:26-27
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    74%

    26In the fear of the LORD one has strong confidence, and it will be a refuge for his children.

    27The fear of the LORD is like a life-giving fountain, to turn people from deadly snares.

  • Job 28:20
    73%

    20God Alone Has Wisdom“But wisdom– where does it come from? Where is the place of understanding?

  • Prov 18:15
    73%

    15The discerning person acquires knowledge, and the wise person seeks knowledge.

  • Prov 15:33
    73%

    33The fear of the LORD provides wise instruction, and before honor comes humility.

  • Prov 22:4
    73%

    4The reward for humility and fearing the LORD is riches and honor and life.

  • Prov 19:23
    73%

    23Fearing the LORD leads to life, and one who does so will live satisfied; he will not be afflicted by calamity.

  • Ps 34:11
    73%

    11Come children! Listen to me! I will teach you what it means to fear the LORD.

  • Job 11:6-7
    2 verses
    73%

    6and reveal to you the secrets of wisdom– for true wisdom has two sides– so that you would know that God has forgiven some of your sins.

    7“Can you discover the essence of God? Can you find out the perfection of the Almighty?

  • 1 Sam 2:3
    73%

    3Don’t keep speaking so arrogantly. Proud talk should not come out of your mouth! For the LORD is a God who knows; he evaluates what people do.

  • Job 15:8
    72%

    8Do you listen in on God’s secret council? Do you limit wisdom to yourself?

  • Prov 1:29
    72%

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

  • Ps 139:1
    72%

    1For the music director, a psalm of David. O LORD, you examine me and know.

  • Prov 8:35
    72%

    35For the one who finds me has found life and received favor from the LORD.

  • Job 34:16
    72%

    16God Is Impartial and Omniscient“If you have understanding, listen to this, hear what I have to say.

  • Prov 14:6
    72%

    6The scorner sought wisdom–there was none, but understanding was easy for a discerning person.

  • Prov 5:1-2
    2 verses
    72%

    1Admonition to Avoid Seduction to Evil My child, be attentive to my wisdom, pay close attention to my understanding,

    2in order to safeguard discretion, and that your lips may guard knowledge.

  • Prov 8:5
    72%

    5You who are naive, discern wisdom! And you fools, understand discernment!

  • Eccl 7:18
    72%

    18It is best to take hold of one warning without letting go of the other warning; for the one who fears God will follow both warnings.

  • Prov 24:4
    71%

    4by knowledge its rooms are filled with all kinds of precious and pleasing treasures.

  • Ps 25:14
    71%

    14The LORD’s loyal followers receive his guidance, and he reveals his covenantal demands to them.

  • Job 5:27
    71%

    27Look, we have investigated this, so it is true. Hear it, and apply it for your own good.”

  • Prov 3:19
    71%

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