Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
if, indeed, you call out for insight and raise your voice for understanding,
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding;
Holman Bible
and lift your voice to understanding,
A Conservative Version
yea, if thou cry after discernment, and lift up thy voice for understanding,
American Standard Version
Yea, if thou cry after discernment, And lift up thy voice for understanding;
Amplified
Yes, if you cry out for insight,
And lift up your voice for understanding;
Bible in Basic English
Truly, if you are crying out for good sense, and your request is for knowledge;
Darby Translation
yea, if thou criest after discernment and liftest up thy voice to understanding;
Julia Smith Translation
For if thou will call to understanding, wilt give thy voice to understanding
King James 2000
Yea, if you cry after knowledge, and lift up your voice for understanding;
Lexham Expanded Bible
For if you cry out for understanding, [if] you lift your voice for insight,
Modern King James verseion
yea, if you cry after knowledge and lift up your voice for understanding;
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
For if thou criest after wisdom, and callest for knowledge;
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;
The Emphasized Bible
Yea if, for understanding, thou cry aloud, for knowledge, utter thy voice;
Webster
Yes, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding;
World English Bible
Yes, if you call out for discernment, and lift up your voice for understanding;
Youngs Literal Translation
For, if for intelligence thou callest, For understanding givest forth thy voice,
Themes
Fear » Who shall understand the fear of the lord
Godly Fear » Searching the scriptures gives the understanding of
Finding » Who shall find the lord
Knowledge » May become a hinderance instead of a help to men » The pursuit of encouraged
Knowledge » Danger of » Pursuit of
Knowledge » Who shall find the knowledge of God
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » For wisdom
The lord seeking that which was lost » The reward for seeking knowledge
Understanding » Who understands
Interlinear
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References
Fausets
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 2:3
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Benefits Of Wisdom
2 making your ear attentive to wisdom, and turning your heart to understanding 3 if, indeed, you call out for insight and raise your voice for understanding, 4 if you seek it like silver and search for it like hidden treasure,
Cross References
1 Kings 3:9-12
So give your servant an understanding mind to govern your people, so I can discern between good and evil. Otherwise, how will I be able to govern this great people of yours?"
1 Chronicles 22:12
"Only may the LORD give you discretion and understanding as he places you in charge over Israel, so you can keep the Law of the LORD your God.
Psalm 25:4-5
Cause me to understand your ways, LORD; teach me your paths.
Psalm 119:34
Give me understanding and I will observe your instruction. I will keep it with all of my heart.
Psalm 119:73
Your hands made and formed me; give me understanding, that I may learn your commands.
Psalm 119:125
Since I am your servant, give me understanding, so I will know your decrees.
Psalm 119:169
May my cry arise before you, LORD; give me understanding according to your word.
Proverbs 3:6
In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.
Proverbs 8:17
I love those who love me, and those who seek me will find me.
Luke 11:13
So if you who are evil know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who keep asking him!"
Ephesians 1:17-18
I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus, the Messiah, the most glorious Father, would give you a wise spirit, along with revelation that comes through knowing the Messiah fully.
James 1:5
Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to everyone generously without a rebuke, and it will be given to him.