Proverbs 2:2

So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding;

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 2:2

BSB
if you incline your ear to wisdom and direct your heart to understanding,
AKJV
So that you incline your ear to wisdom, and apply your heart to understanding;
CPDV
so that your ears may listen to wisdom, then bend your heart in order to know prudence.
ERV
So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding;
NHEB
So as to turn your ear to wisdom, and apply your heart to understanding;
SMT
To attend to wisdom thou wilt incline thine ear, thy heart to understanding;

Commentary for Proverbs 2:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 2:2
Summary
Listen carefully and focus your attention inward
Event
Instruction to pursue learning
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom