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My son, if you will receive my words, And store up my commandments within you;
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More Than Just Hearing
Commentators emphasize that acquiring wisdom is an active, not passive, process. The verse calls the reader not just to hear God's words, but to intentionally "hide" or "store up" His commandments. This implies treasuring them in the heart, meditating on them, and holding them in high esteem, much like one would protect a valuable treasure.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Now in the divine order comes the promise (Proverbs 2:5). The conditions of its fulfillment are stated in (Proverbs 2:1–4) …
19th Century
Anglican
(c) Third Discourse: — An Exhortation to follow after Wisdom (Proverbs 2:0).
Hide — i.e.,…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
My son These are either the continuation of the words of Solomon to his son Rehoboam; or to anyone that came to him for i…
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Those who earnestly seek heavenly wisdom will never complain that they have lost their labor; and the freeness of the gift does not do away with th…
