Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 22:17
“Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge.”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 22:17 Context
14The mouth of strange women is a deep pit: he that is abhorred of the LORD shall fall therein. 15Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him. 16He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want. 17Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge. 18For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee; they shall withal be fitted in thy lips. 19That thy trust may be in the LORD, I have made known to thee this day, even to thee. 20Have not I written to thee excellent things in counsels and knowledge,
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Translation Details for Proverbs 22:17
Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge.
Other Translations for Proverbs 22:17
Bible Commentary for Proverbs 22:17
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 22:17
22:17 My knowledge - The knowledge of God, which I am here delivering.
Bow downe thine eare, and heare the words of the wise, and apply thine heart vnto my knowledge.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
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