Proverbs 22:17
“Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge.”
King James Version (KJV)
🌐 Proverbs 22:17 in 8 Translations
King James Version (KJV)English
Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge.
American Standard Version (ASV)English
Incline thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, And apply thy heart unto my knowledge.
Open English Bible (OEB)English
Elberfelder Bibel (ELB)Deutsch
Neige dein Ohr und höre die Worte der Weisen, und richte dein Herz auf mein Wissen!
Reina-Valera (RV)Español
Inclina tu oído, y oye las palabras de los sabios, y pon tu corazón á mi sabiduría:
Bíblia Livre (BL)Português
Inclina o teu ouvido e escuta as palavras dos sábios; dispõe teu coração ao meu conhecimento;
Nova Versão (NVA)Português
Inclina o teu ouvido e escuta as palavras dos sábios e aplica o teu coração ao meu conhecimento,
📖 Proverbs 22:17 in Context
15Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
16He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.
17Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge.
18For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee; they shall withal be fitted in thy lips.
19That thy trust may be in the Lord, I have made known to thee this day, even to thee.
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