Proverbs 2:4

God's Word

if you search for wisdom as if it were money and hunt for it as if it were hidden treasure,

Cross References

Genesis 26:32

That same day Isaac’s servants came and told him about a well they had dug. They said to him, “We’ve found water.”

Job 3:21

to those who long for death but it never comes— though they dig for it more than for buried treasure?

Psalm 119:127

I love your commandments more than gold, more than pure gold.

Psalm 119:14

I find joy in the way ⌞shown by⌟ your written instructions more than I find joy in all kinds of riches.

Psalm 119:72

The teachings ⌞that come⌟ from your mouth are worth more to me than thousands in gold or silver.

Psalm 19:10

They are more desirable than gold, even the finest gold. They are sweeter than honey, even the drippings from a honeycomb.

Proverbs 16:16

How much better it is to gain wisdom than gold, and the gaining of understanding should be chosen over silver.

Proverbs 2:3

if indeed you call out for insight, if you ask aloud for understanding,

Proverbs 23:23

Buy truth (and do not sell it), ⌞that is,⌟ buy wisdom, discipline, and understanding.

Proverbs 4:7

The beginning of wisdom is to acquire wisdom. Acquire understanding with all that you have.

Proverbs 8:17

I love those who love me. Those eagerly looking for me will find me.

Ecclesiastes 4:8

There are people who are all alone. They have no children or other family members. So there is no end to all the hard work they have to do. Their eyes are never satisfied with riches. But ⌞they never ask themselves⌟ why they are working so hard and depriving themselves of good things. Even this is pointless and a terrible tragedy.

Matthew 13:44

“The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure buried in a field. When a man discovered it, he buried it again. He was so delighted with it that he went away, sold everything he had, and bought that field.

Matthew 19:29

And everyone who gave up homes, brothers or sisters, father, mother, children, or fields because of my name will receive a hundred times more and will inherit eternal life.

Luke 16:8

“The master praised the dishonest manager for being so clever. Worldly people are more clever than spiritually-minded people when it comes to dealing with others.”