Proverbs 22:17

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

Proverbs 22:17

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

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

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KJV

King James Version

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

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WEB

World English Bible

Turn your ear, and listen to the words of the wise. Apply your heart to my teaching.

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ASV

American Standard Version

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

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Proverbs 22

¹⁵ Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline drives it far from him.

¹⁶ Oppressing the poor to enrich oneself or giving gifts to the rich will surely lead to poverty.

¹⁷ Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise—apply your mind to my knowledge—

¹⁸ for it is pleasing when you keep them within you and they are constantly on your lips.

¹⁹ So that your trust may be in the LORD, I instruct you today—yes, you.

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