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Proverbs 22:17
Incline thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, And apply thy heart unto my knowledge.
Proverbs 22:17 · American Standard Version
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Proverbs 22:17 in other translations
Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge.
Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise— apply your mind to my knowledge—
Turn your ear, and listen to the words of the wise. Apply your heart to my teaching.
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In context
14 The mouth of strange women is a deep pit; He that is abhorred of Jehovah shall fall therein.
15 Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child; But the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
16 He that oppresseth the poor to increase his gain, And he that giveth to the rich, shall come only to want.
17 Incline thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, And apply thy heart unto my knowledge.
18 For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee, If they be established together upon thy lips.
19 That thy trust may be in Jehovah, I have made them known to thee this day, even to thee.
20 Have not I written unto thee excellent things Of counsels and knowledge,
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