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Proverbs 22:17
Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise— apply your mind to my knowledge—
Proverbs 22:17 · Berean Standard Bible
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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.
Turn your ear, and listen to the words of the wise. Apply your heart to my teaching.
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 an adulteress is a deep pit; he who is under the wrath of the LORD will fall into it.
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.
20 Have I not written for you thirty sayings about counsel and knowledge,
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