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Proverbs 22:17

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¶ Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge.

Bow down {H5186} thine ear {H241}, and hear {H8085} the words {H1697} of the wise {H2450}, and apply {H7896} thine heart {H3820} unto my knowledge {H1847}.

Pay attention, and listen to the words of the wise; apply your heart to my knowledge;

Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise— apply your mind to my knowledge—

Incline thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, And apply thy heart unto my knowledge.

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Cross-References

  • Proverbs 23:12 (6 votes)

    ¶ Apply thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge.

  • Proverbs 3:1 (4 votes)

    ¶ My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments:

  • Psalms 90:12 (4 votes)

    ¶ So teach [us] to number our days, that we may apply [our] hearts unto wisdom.

  • Proverbs 2:2 (3 votes)

    So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, [and] apply thine heart to understanding;

  • Proverbs 2:5 (3 votes)

    Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God.

  • Ecclesiastes 7:25 (3 votes)

    I applied mine heart to know, and to search, and to seek out wisdom, and the reason [of things], and to know the wickedness of folly, even of foolishness [and] madness:

  • Proverbs 1:3 (3 votes)

    To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity;