Proverbs 2:10

Old Testament Wisdom/Poetry ASV (1901)

What does Proverbs 2:10 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “For wisdom shall enter into thy heart, And knowledge shall be pleasant unto thy soul;” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

For wisdom shall enter into thy heart, And knowledge shall be pleasant unto thy soul;
Proverbs 2:10 — American Standard Version

Context — Proverbs 2

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
10For wisdom shall enter into thy heart, And knowledge shall be pleasant unto thy soul;

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“When wisdom entereth into thine heart, etc.] Either Christ, the Wisdom of God; who enters there at conversion, and sets up a throne in the heart, and dwells there by faith: or else the Gospel, the wisdom of God in a mystery; which enters not into the head only, as in hypocrites and formal professors; nor into the natural affections, as in the stony ground hearers; but into the heart, opened by the Spirit of God to receive it, so as to have a spiritual understanding of it; which is done when the Gospel comes not in word only, but in the demonstration and power of the Spirit; when a man truly understands it, approves of it, loves it, believes it; and it has a place in his heart, and richly…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Idea of Pro 2:9, amplified; on terms, compare Pro 2:2 and Pro 2:4.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Another picture of the results of living in the fear of the Lord. Not that to which it leads a man, but that from which it saves him, is brought into view. Notice also that it is one thing for wisdom to find entrance into the soul, another to be welcomed as a “pleasant” guest. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“When - Thou dost truly love wisdom. Proverbs 2:13”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“2:10 Wisdom will enter your heart, becoming an integral part of life. Rather than occasionally doing wise things, the wise person consistently makes wise choices. • Knowledge brings joy because it helps people live successfully.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Pro 18:1, Pro 18:2, Pro 24:13, Pro 24:14; Job 23:12; Psa 19:10, Psa 104:34, Psa 119:97, Psa 119:103, Psa 119:111, Psa 119:162; Jer 15:16; Col 3:16 Proverbs 2:11”
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