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Proverbs 22:17

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

Proverbs 22:17 · King James Version

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Proverbs 22:17 in other translations

BSB Berean Standard Bible

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

WEB World English Bible

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

NHEB New Heart English Bible

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 the LORD shall fall therein.

15 Foolishness is bound 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 riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.

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

18 For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee; they shall withal be fitted in thy lips.

19 That thy trust may be in the LORD, I have made known to thee this day, even to thee.

20 Have not I written to thee excellent things in counsels and knowledge,

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