Proverbs 2:5 (BSB)
then you will discern the fear of the LORD and discover the knowledge of God.
From Proverbs 2. Also in the ESV.
Commentary on Proverbs 2:5
- Matthew Henry (Presbyterian), Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary on Proverbs 2:1-9: Job had asked, long before this, Where shall wisdom be found? Whence cometh wisdom? (Job 28:12, Job 28:20) and he had given this general answer (v. 23), God knoweth the place of it; but Solomon here goes further, and tells us both where we may find it and how we may get it. We are here told, I. What means we must use that we may obtain wisdom. 1.
- John Gill (Reformed Baptist), Exposition of the Old and New Testaments on Proverbs 2:5: Then shalt thou understand the fear of the Lord,.... The grace of fear, and the exercise of it: which is the beginning of wisdom and knowledge, and is a treasure itself, Pro 1:7. By means of the Gospel the Lord works it in the hearts of his people by his Spirit; and by the same leads them into the riches of his special grace and...
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown (Reformed), Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible on Proverbs 2:5: understand--or, "perceive intelligently." find--obtain.
- Geneva Bible Notes (Reformed), Geneva Bible Study Notes on Proverbs 2:5: Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God. (e) This (he says) is the true wisdom to know and fear God.