Proverbs 2:1

“My sonne, if thou wilt receiue my words, and hide my commaundements with thee;”

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Other Translations

My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee;
- King James Version

My son, if you will receive my words And treasure my commandments within you,
- New American Standard Version (1995)

My son, if thou wilt receive my words, And lay up my commandments with thee;
- American Standard Version (1901)

My son, if you will take my words to your heart, storing up my laws in your mind;
- Basic English Bible

My son, if thou receivest my words, and layest up my commandments with thee,
- Darby Bible

My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee;
- Webster's Bible

My son, if you will receive my words, and store up my commandments within you;
- World English Bible

My son, if thou dost accept my sayings, And my commands dost lay up with thee,
- Youngs Literal Bible

My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and lay up my commandments with thee;
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 2:1


2:1 Hide - Lay them up in thy heart with care, as men do their choicest treasures.


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