Proverbs 2:4

The Passion Translation

For if you keep seeking it like a man would seek for sterling silver, searching in hidden places for cherished treasure,

Cross References

Genesis 26:32

Later that same day, Isaac’s servants came with wonderful news about the well they had dug, saying, “We’ve just found water!”

Psalm 119:127

Truly, your message of truth means more to me than a vault filled with the purest gold.

Psalm 119:14

I find more joy in following what you tell me to do than in chasing after all the wealth of the world.

Psalm 119:72

The words you speak to me are worth more than all the riches and wealth in the whole world!

Psalm 19:10

The rarest treasures of life are found in his truth. That’s why God’s Word is prized like others prize the finest gold. Sweeter also than honey are his living words— sweet words dripping from the honeycomb!

Proverbs 16:16

Everyone wants gold, but wisdom’s worth is far greater. Silver is sought after, but a heart of understanding yields a greater return.

Proverbs 2:3

Yes, cry out for comprehension and intercede for insight.

Proverbs 23:23

Embrace the truth and hold it close. Don’t let go of wisdom, instruction, and life-giving understanding.

Proverbs 4:7

Wisdom is the most valuable commodity—so buy it! Revelation-knowledge is what you need—so invest in it!

Proverbs 8:17

I will show my love to those who passionately love me. For they will search and search continually until they find me.

Matthew 13:44

“Heaven’s kingdom realm can be illustrated like this: “A person discovered that there was hidden treasure in a field. Upon finding it, he hid it again. Because of uncovering such treasure, he was overjoyed and sold all that he possessed to buy the entire field just so he could have the treasure.

Matthew 19:29

For anyone who has left behind their home and property, leaving family—brothers or sisters, mothers or fathers, or children—for my sake, they will be repaid a hundred times over and will inherit eternal life.

Luke 16:8

“Even though his master was defrauded, when he found out about the shrewd way this manager had feathered his own nest, he congratulated the clever scoundrel for what he’d done to provide for his future.” Jesus continued, “Remember this: The sons of darkness interact more wisely than the sons of light.