Proverbs 2:4
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 2
“If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures;”Proverbs 2:4
What Does Proverbs 2:4 Mean?
Proverbs 2:4 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 2, verse 4 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 2:4 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Proverbs 8:10“Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.”Matthew 13:44“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.”Job 28:12“But where shall wisdom be found? and where is the place of understanding?”Proverbs 16:16“How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!”Matthew 19:29“And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name’s sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life.”Job 3:21“Which long for death, but it cometh not; and dig for it more than for hid treasures;”Proverbs 8:18“Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness.”1 Peter 1:10“Of which salvation the prophets have enquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come unto you:”Colossians 2:3“In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.”Psalms 119:14“I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as much as in all riches.”Psalms 119:45“And I will walk at liberty: for I seek thy precepts.”Psalms 119:72“The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.”Psalms 119:127“Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold.”Proverbs 3:14“For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.”Proverbs 23:23“Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.”Ecclesiastes 4:8“There is one alone, and there is not a second; yea, he hath neither child nor brother: yet is there no end of all his labour; neither is his eye satisfied with riches; neither saith he, For whom do I labour, and bereave my soul of good? This is also vanity, yea, it is a sore travail.”Matthew 6:19“Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:”Matthew 13:46“Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it.”Matthew 19:21“Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me.”Luke 16:8“And the lord commended the unjust steward, because he had done wisely: for the children of this world are in their generation wiser than the children of light.”
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