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


In Context

14 The mouth of strange women is a deep ditch: he with whom Jehovah is displeased shall fall therein.

15 Folly is bound in the heart of a child; the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.

16 He that oppresseth the poor, it is to enrich him; he that giveth to the rich, bringeth only to want.

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

18 For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee: they shall be together fitted on thy lips.

19 That thy confidence may be in Jehovah, I have made them known to thee this day, even to thee.

Proverbs 22:17 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

22:17Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

22:17Pay attention and listen to the sayings of the wise; apply your heart to what I teach,

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

22:17Incline thy ear, and hear the words of the wise: and apply thy heart to my doctrine :

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

22:17Incline thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, And apply thy heart unto my knowledge.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

22:17Incline thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

22:17Bow down thy ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thy heart to my knowledge.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

22:17Turn your ear, and listen to the words of the wise. Apply your heart to my teaching.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

22:17Incline thine ear, and hear words of the wise, And thy heart set to my knowledge,

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

22:17Bow down your ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply your heart to my knowledge.