Proverbs 2:5

New International Reader's Version

Then you will understand how to have respect for the Lord. You will find out how to know God.

Cross References

Job 28:28

He said to human beings, “Have respect for the Lord. That will prove you are wise. Avoid evil. That will show you have understanding.”

Proverbs 1:7

If you really want to gain knowledge, you must begin by having respect for the Lord. But foolish people hate wisdom and instruction.

Proverbs 28:7

A child who understands what is right learns from instruction. But a child who likes to eat too much brings shame on his father.

Proverbs 8:17

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

Proverbs 9:10

If you want to become wise, you must begin by respecting the Lord. To know the Holy One is to gain understanding.

Isaiah 33:6

He will be the firm foundation for their entire lives. He will give them all the wisdom, knowledge and saving power they will ever need. Respect for the Lord is the key to that treasure.

Jeremiah 24:7

I will change their hearts. Then they will know that I am the Lord. They will be my people. And I will be their God. They will return to me with all their heart.

Jeremiah 31:34

They will not need to teach their neighbor anymore. And they will not need to teach one another anymore. They will not need to say, ‘Know the Lord.’ That’s because everyone will know me. From the least important of them to the most important, all of them will know me,” announces the Lord. “I will forgive their evil ways. I will not remember their sins anymore.”

Jeremiah 9:24

But here is what the one who brags should boast about. They should brag that they have the understanding to know me. I want them to know that I am the Lord. No matter what I do on earth, I am always kind, fair and right. And I take delight in this,” announces the Lord.

Hosea 6:3

Let’s recognize him as the Lord. Let’s keep trying to know him. You can be sure the sun will rise. And you can be just as sure the Lord will appear. He will come to renew us like the winter rains. He will be like the spring rains that water the earth.”

Matthew 11:27

“My Father has given all things to me. The Father is the only one who knows the Son. And the only ones who know the Father are the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to make him known.

Luke 10:22

“My Father has given all things to me. The Father is the only one who knows who the Son is. And the only ones who know the Father are the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to make the Father known.”

John 17:3

And what is eternal life? It is knowing you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.

1 John 5:20

We also know that the Son of God has come. He has given us understanding. So we can know the God who is true. And we belong to the true God by belonging to his Son, Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.