Proverbs 22:17 - The Message Listen carefully to my wisdom; take to heart what I can teach you. You’ll treasure its sweetness deep within; you’ll give it bold expression in your speech. To make sure your foundation is trust in God, I’m laying it all out right now just for you. I’m giving you thirty sterling principles— tested guidelines to live by. Believe me—these are truths that work, and will keep you accountable to those who sent you. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, And apply thine heart unto my knowledge. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Listen (consent and submit) to the words of the wise, and apply your mind to my knowledge; American Standard Version (1901) Incline thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, And apply thy heart unto my knowledge. Common English Bible Turn your ear and hear the words of the wise; focus your mind on my knowledge. Catholic Public Domain Version Incline your ear, and listen to the words of the wise. Then apply your heart to my doctrine. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Incline thy ear, and hear the words of the wise: and apply thy heart to my doctrine: |