ESV Reformation Study Bible – Pr 2:2
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Pr 2:2

2:2 heart. The seat of reason and the will. Today’s popular distinction between heart knowledge and head knowledge does not apply here. The usual Old Testament contrast is between a formal or outward compliance lacking true assent of will, and willing, whole-hearted compliance.