Pro 2:1, 3:2 | JFB | STEP | 1-5. Diligence in hearing and praying for instruction must be used to secure the great principle of godliness, the fear of God. hide . . . with thee

Proverbs 2:1

1-5. Diligence in hearing and praying for instruction must be used to secure the great principle of godliness, the fear of God.

hide . . . with thee—lay up in store (compare Pr 7:1).

2. length . . . life—often promised as blessings (Ps 21:4; 91:16).

peace—includes prosperity (Ps 125:5).

add—abound to thee.