Proverbs 2:3
Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, And liftest up thy voice for understanding;
In context
1 My son, if thou wilt receive my words, And hide my commandments with thee; 2 So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, And apply thine heart to understanding; 3 Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, And liftest up thy voice for understanding; 4 If thou seekest her as silver, And searchest for her as for hid treasures; 5 Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, And find the knowledge of God.
6 For the LORD giveth wisdom: Out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
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- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 2:3 in the NIV
indeed, if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding,
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 2:3 in the ESV
yes, if you call out for insight and raise your voice for understanding,