Proverbs 2:1

My son. Note this guide to the Structure on p. 864.

words. sayings. Hebrew. 'imrah. App-73.

hide. lay up. More than listening. hide as in. treasury. Illustrations: Deuteronomy 6:6; Psalms 119:9; Psalms 119:11.Matthew 13:44.Luke 2:19; Luke 2:51; Luke 9:44.

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¹ My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee;

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