Proverbs 23:12

Apply thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 23:12

BSB
Apply your heart to instruction and your ears to words of knowledge.
AKJV
Apply your heart to instruction, and your ears to the words of knowledge.
CPDV
Let your heart enter into doctrine, and let your ears enter into words of knowledge.
ERV
Apply thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge.
NHEB
Apply your heart to instruction, and your ears to the words of knowledge.
SMT
Bring thy heart to instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge.

Commentary for Proverbs 23:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 23:12
Summary
Receptive pursuit of instruction and learning
Event
Encouraging receptiveness to instruction
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom