Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, [and] liftest up thy voice for understanding;
Ver. 3. If thou criest after knowledge.] Bene orasse est bene studuisse, said Luther. Knowledge is God's gift (James 1:5; Jam 1:17), and must be sought at his hand, since he is "the Father of lights," and sells us "eye salve," Revelation 3:17 .
And liftest up thy voice.] As resolved to "give God no rest" till thou hast it. A dull suitor begs a denial. "Then shall men know if they follow on to know the Lord," Hosea 6:3. "Teach me," "teach me," saith David often. "Lord, show me thy glory," said Moses, newly come from the mount.