Proverbs 22:17

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 22:17

BSB
Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise-apply your mind to my knowledge-
AKJV
Bow down your ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply your heart to my knowledge.
CPDV
Incline your ear, and listen to the words of the wise. Then apply your heart to my doctrine.
ERV
Incline thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge.
NHEB
The words of the wise: Incline your ear and hear my words, and apply your heart to my instruction.
SMT
Incline thine ear and hear the words of the wise, and thou shalt set thy heart to my knowledge.

Commentary for Proverbs 22:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 22:17
Summary
Listener should study wise teachings and apply them
Event
Inviting listener to receive wisdom
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom