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Proverbs 2:3

Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding;
Proverbs 2:3 · King James Version

In other versions

  • Yea, if thou cry after discernment, And lift up thy voice for understanding;

    ASV

  • Truly, if you are crying out for good sense, and your request is for knowledge;

    BBE

  • yea, if thou criest after discernment [and] liftest up thy voice to understanding;

    DBY

  • Yes, if you call out for discernment, And lift up your voice for understanding;

    WEB

  • For, if for intelligence thou callest, For understanding givest forth thy voice,

    YLT

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

    ENG

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

    WBT

  • if you truly call out to insight and lift your voice to understanding,

    BSB

In context

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;

3Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding;

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.

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