If Thou Will Receive My Words

Proverbs 2:1-4 My son, if thou will receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee; So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding; Yea, if thou cried after knowledge, and lifted up thy voice for understanding; If thou seek her as silver, and search for her as for hid treasures

‘If thou will receive my words.’ Eight Ifs of Blessing: If you receive My words (2:1). If you hide (as a treasure) My commandments. If you incline your ear to wisdom (2:2). If you apply your heart to understanding. If you cry after knowledge (2:3). If you lift your voice for understanding. If you seek for knowledge as for silver (2:4). If you search for knowledge as for hidden treasure.

Eight blessings of obedience – first conclusion: Then you will understand the fear of the Lord (2:5). Then you will find the knowledge of God. Then you will receive wisdom from God (2:6). Then you will receive knowledge from God. Then you will receive understanding from God. Then you will receive protection from God (2:7). Then you will have security in God (2:8). Then you will have preservation in life.

Eight blessings of obedience – second conclusion: Then you will understand righteousness (2:9). Then you will understand judgment. Then you will understand equity. Then you will understand every good path. Then wisdom will enter your heart (2:10). Then knowledge will be pleasant to your soul. Then discretion will preserve you (2:11). Then understanding will keep you.