Proverbs 22:17
Precepts and Warnings
17 Pay attention and turn your ear to the sayings of the wise; apply your heart to what I teach,
Other Translations of Proverbs 22:17
King James Version
Precepts and Warnings
17 Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge.
English Standard Version
Precepts and Warnings
17 Incline your ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply your heart to my knowledge,
The Message
Precepts and Warnings
17 Listen carefully to my wisdom; take to heart what I can teach you. You'll treasure its sweetness deep within;
New King James Version
Precepts and Warnings
17 Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise, And apply your heart to my knowledge;
New Living Translation
Precepts and Warnings
17 Listen to the words of the wise; apply your heart to my instruction.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 22:17
Commentary on Proverbs 22:17-21
(Read Proverbs 22:17-21)
To these words, to this knowledge, the ear must be bowed down, and the heart applied by faith and love. To live a life of delight in God and dependence on him, is the foundation of all practical religion. The way to know the certainty of the word of truth, is to make conscience of our duty.