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◄ Proverbs 2:3►

New International Version
indeed, if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding,

New Living Translation
Cry out for insight, and ask for understanding.

English Standard Version
yes, if you call out for insight and raise your voice for understanding,

Berean Standard Bible
if you truly call out to insight and lift your voice to understanding,

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

New King James Version
Yes, if you cry out for discernment,And lift up your voice for understanding,

New American Standard Bible
For if you cry out for insight,And raise your voice for understanding;

NASB 1995
For if you cry for discernment, Lift your voice for understanding;

NASB 1977
For if you cry for discernment, Lift your voice for understanding;

Legacy Standard Bible
For if you call out for understanding, Give your voice for discernment;

Amplified Bible
Yes, if you cry out for insight, And lift up your voice for understanding;

Christian Standard Bible
furthermore, if you call out to insight and lift your voice to understanding,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
furthermore, if you call out to insight and lift your voice to understanding,

American Standard Version
Yea, if thou cry after discernment, And lift up thy voice for understanding;

Contemporary English Version
Beg as loud as you can for good common sense.

English Revised Version
Yea, if thou cry after discernment, and lift up thy voice for understanding;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
if indeed you call out for insight, if you ask aloud for understanding,

Good News Translation
Yes, beg for knowledge; plead for insight.

International Standard Version
if, indeed, you call out for insight and raise your voice for understanding,

NET Bible
indeed, if you call out for discernment--raise your voice for understanding--

New Heart English Bible
Yes, if you call out for discernment, and lift up your voice for understanding;

Webster's Bible Translation
Yes, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding;

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
if you truly call out to insight and lift your voice to understanding,

World English Bible
yes, if you call out for discernment, and lift up your voice for understanding;

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
For if you call for intelligence, "" [And] give forth your voice for intelligence,

Young's Literal Translation
For, if for intelligence thou callest, For understanding givest forth thy voice,

Smith's Literal Translation
For if thou will call to understanding, wilt give thy voice to understanding.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
For if thou shalt call for wisdom, and incline thy heart to prudence:

Catholic Public Domain Version
For if you would call upon wisdom and bend your heart to prudence,

New American Bible
Yes, if you call for intelligence, and to understanding raise your voice;

New Revised Standard Version
if you indeed cry out for insight, and raise your voice for understanding;

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
Yea, if you cry after knowledge and lift up your voice to understanding,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And call to understanding and lift up your voice to intelligence

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
Yea, if thou call for understanding, And lift up thy voice for discernment;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
For it thou shalt call to wisdom, and utter thy voice for understanding;

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

The Benefits of Wisdom
…2if you incline your ear to wisdom and direct your heart to understanding,3if you truly call out to insight and lift your voice to understanding,4if you seek it like silver and search it out like hidden treasure,…

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Cross References

James 1:5
Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.

Matthew 7:7-8
Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.

Jeremiah 33:3
Call to Me, and I will answer and show you great and unsearchable things you do not know.

James 3:17
But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.

Colossians 2:3
in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

1 Kings 3:9-12
Therefore give Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people and to discern between good and evil. For who is able to govern this great people of Yours?” / Now it pleased the Lord that Solomon had made this request. / So God said to him, “Since you have asked for this instead of requesting long life or wealth for yourself or death for your enemies—but you have asked for discernment to administer justice— ...

Luke 11:9-13
So I tell you: Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. / What father among you, if his son asks for a fish, will give him a snake instead? ...

Job 28:12-28
But where can wisdom be found, and where does understanding dwell? / No man can know its value, nor is it found in the land of the living. / The ocean depths say, ‘It is not in me,’ while the sea declares, ‘It is not with me.’ ...

1 Corinthians 1:24
but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.

Psalm 119:18
Open my eyes that I may see wondrous things from Your law.

Isaiah 55:6
Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near.

Ephesians 1:17
that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in your knowledge of Him.

1 John 5:14-15
And this is the confidence that we have before Him: If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. / And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we already possess what we have asked of Him.

Psalm 25:4-5
Show me Your ways, O LORD; teach me Your paths. / Guide me in Your truth and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation; all day long I wait for You.

Romans 11:33
O, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments, and untraceable His ways!

Treasury of Scripture

Yes, if you cry after knowledge, and lift up your voice for understanding;

Proverbs 3:6
In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

Proverbs 8:17
I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.

1 Kings 3:9-12
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? …

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Proverbs 2

1.wisdom promises godliness to her children
10.and safety from evil company
20.and direction in good ways

Study Bible

Book ◦ Chapter

if you truly call out to insight
This phrase emphasizes the earnestness and sincerity required in seeking wisdom. The act of calling out suggests a vocal, deliberate pursuit, indicating that wisdom is not passively received but actively sought. In the biblical context, calling out is often associated with prayer and supplication, as seen inPsalm 34:17, where the righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them. This aligns with the cultural practice of seeking guidance from God through vocal prayer, a common practice in ancient Israel. Insight, in this context, refers to a deep understanding or discernment, which is a gift from God (James 1:5). The pursuit of insight is a recurring theme in Proverbs, highlighting the value placed on wisdom in the Hebrew tradition.

and lift your voice to understanding,
Lifting one's voice implies an elevation of effort and intensity in the quest for understanding. This phrase suggests a proactive and passionate approach to gaining knowledge, akin to the fervor seen in the Psalms, where lifting one's voice is often associated with worship and earnest petition (Psalm 141:2). Understanding here is more than intellectual knowledge; it is a comprehensive grasp of God's will and ways, as seen inProverbs 3:5-6, where trust in the Lord leads to a straight path. The cultural context of ancient Israel placed high value on oral tradition and the spoken word, making the act of lifting one's voice a powerful expression of desire for divine wisdom. This pursuit of understanding is also a reflection of the believer's relationship with God, echoing the call to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness (Matthew 6:33).

Persons / Places / Events

1.Solomon
- Traditionally considered the author of Proverbs, Solomon was known for his wisdom, which he received from God. His writings in Proverbs are intended to impart wisdom and understanding to the reader.

2.Israel
- The original audience of the Proverbs, the people of Israel were encouraged to seek wisdom and understanding as part of their covenant relationship with God.

3.Wisdom Literature
- Proverbs is part of the wisdom literature in the Bible, which includes books like Job and Ecclesiastes. These writings focus on practical and philosophical aspects of life.

Teaching Points

The Pursuit of Wisdom
Seeking wisdom requires intentional effort. Just as Solomon advises calling out and lifting up one's voice, believers are encouraged to actively pursue understanding through prayer and study.

The Role of Prayer
Prayer is a vital component in the pursuit of wisdom. By lifting up our voices to God, we acknowledge our dependence on Him for true understanding.

The Value of Understanding
Understanding is not just intellectual knowledge but involves discerning God's will and applying His truths to our lives. This requires a heart open to learning and growth.

Active Engagement with Scripture
Engaging with the Bible is essential for gaining insight. Regular study and meditation on God's Word help us to align our thoughts with His wisdom.

Community and Counsel
Seeking wisdom is not a solitary endeavor. Engaging with a community of believers and seeking godly counsel can provide additional insight and understanding.

Lists and Questions

Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 2

What defines a biblical proverb?

What is the true source of wisdom and understanding?

How does 1 Timothy 6:3–5 reconcile its condemnation of “false teachers” with the importance of open inquiry and critical thinking?

Is faith inherently contradictory to reason?

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 3. -Yea, if thou criest after knowledge. The endeavour after Wisdom is not only to be sincere, it is also to be earnest, as appears from the "yea, if," and the verbs "crying" and "lifting up the voice," both of which frequently occur in Scripture as indicating earnestness. This earnestness is the counterpart of that which Wisdom herself displays (seeProverbs 1:20, 21).Knowledge;i.e. insight. In the original there is practically little difference between "knowledge" and "understanding" (בִּינָה andתְּבוּנָה). They carry on the idea expressed in "understanding" in the preceding verse, and thus throw the emphasis on the verbs. The LXX. and Vulgate, however, take "knowledge" as equivalent toσοφία,sapientia, "wisdom." The reading of the Targum, "If thou tallest understanding thy mother," arises from readingאִם forאֵם, but is not to be preferred to the Masoretic text, as it destroys the parallelism.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

if you
אִ֣ם(’im)
Conjunction
Strong's 518:Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not

truly
כִּ֤י(kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588:A relative conjunction

call out
תִקְרָ֑א(ṯiq·rā)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 7121:To call, proclaim, read

to insight
לַבִּינָ֣ה(lab·bî·nāh)
Preposition-l, Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 998:An understanding

and lift
תִּתֵּ֥ן(tit·tên)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 5414:To give, put, set

your voice
קוֹלֶֽךָ׃(qō·w·le·ḵā)
Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 6963:A voice, sound

to understanding,
לַ֝תְּבוּנָ֗ה(lat·tə·ḇū·nāh)
Preposition-l, Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 8394:Intelligence, an argument, caprice

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