Proverbs 2:4

New International Reader's Version

Look for it as you would look for silver. Search for it as you would search for hidden treasure.

Cross References

Genesis 26:32

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

Job 3:21

Why is life given to those who long for death that doesn’t come? Why is it given to those who would rather search for death than for hidden treasure?

Psalm 119:127

I love your commands more than gold. I love them more than pure gold.

Psalm 119:14

Following your covenant laws gives me joy just as great riches give joy to others.

Psalm 119:72

The law you gave is worth more to me than thousands of pieces of silver and gold.

Psalm 19:10

They are more priceless than gold. They have greater value than huge amounts of pure gold. They are sweeter than honey that is taken from the honeycomb.

Proverbs 16:16

It is much better to get wisdom than gold. It is much better to choose understanding than silver.

Proverbs 2:3

Call out for the ability to be wise. Cry out for understanding.

Proverbs 23:23

Buy the truth and don’t sell it. Get wisdom, instruction and understanding as well.

Proverbs 4:7

To start being wise you must first get wisdom. No matter what it costs, get understanding.

Proverbs 8:17

I love those who love me. Those who look for me find me.

Ecclesiastes 4:8

A man lived all by himself. He didn’t have any sons or brothers. His hard work never ended. But he wasn’t happy with what he had. “Who am I working so hard for?” he asked. “Why don’t I get the things I enjoy?” That doesn’t have any meaning either. In fact, it’s a very bad deal!

Matthew 13:44

“The kingdom of heaven is like treasure that was hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again. He was very happy. So he went and sold everything he had. And he bought that field.

Matthew 19:29

Suppose anyone has left houses, brothers or sisters, father or mother, husband or wife, children or fields because of me. Anyone who has done that will receive 100 times as much. They will also receive eternal life.

Luke 16:8

“The manager had not been honest. But the master praised him for being clever. The people of this world are clever in dealing with those who are like themselves. They are more clever than God’s people.