Proverbs 22:17
“Bow downe thine eare, and heare the words of the wise, and apply thine heart vnto my knowledge.”
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Proverbs 22:17 Context
15Foolishnesse is bound in the heart of a child: but the rod of correction shal driue it farre from him. 16Hee that oppresseth the poore to increase his riches, and he that giueth to the rich, shall surely come to want. 17Bow downe thine eare, and heare the words of the wise, and apply thine heart vnto my knowledge. 18For it is a pleasant thing, if thou keepe them within thee; they shall withall be fitted in thy lippes. 19That thy trust may bee in the Lord, I haue made knowen to thee this day, euen to thee.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 22:17
Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge.
- King James Version
Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise, And apply your mind to my knowledge;
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Incline thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, And apply thy heart unto my knowledge.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Let your ear be bent down for hearing my words, and let your heart give thought to knowledge.
- Basic English Bible
Incline thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thy heart unto my knowledge.
- Darby Bible
Bow down thy ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thy heart to my knowledge.
- Webster's Bible
Turn your ear, and listen to the words of the wise. Apply your heart to my teaching.
- World English Bible
Incline thine ear, and hear words of the wise, And thy heart set to my knowledge,
- Youngs Literal Bible
Incline thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thy heart unto my knowledge.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 22:17
22:17 My knowledge - The knowledge of God, which I am here delivering.