Proverbs 2:4
If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures;
Context
This verse from Proverbs Chapter 2 connects to 10 cross-references. The father urges his son to receive and treasure wisdom's words, promising that those who seek it like silver will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God. Wisdom preserves from the immoral woman and from …
Andere Übersetzungen
If thou seek her as silver, And search for her as for hid treasures:
If thou dost seek her as silver, And as hid treasures searchest for her,
If you are looking for her as for silver, and searching for her as for stored-up wealth;
Querverweise
Which long for death, but it cometh not; and dig for it more than for hid treasures;
But where shall wisdom be found? and where is the place of understanding?
Whence then cometh wisdom? and where is the place of understanding?
More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as much as in all riches.
The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.
Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold.
For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.
She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.
Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness.