Proverbs 23:12

A Conservative Version

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

Cross References

Matthew 13:52

And he said to them, Because of this every scholar who has been instructed in the kingdom of the heavens is like a man, a house-ruler, who brings forth out of his treasure things new and old.

Ezekiel 33:31

And they come to thee as the people come, and they sit before thee as my people. And they hear thy words, but do not do them. For with their mouth they show much love, but their heart goes after their gain.

Proverbs 23:19

Hear thou, my son, and be wise, and guide thy heart in the way.

Proverbs 22:17

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

Proverbs 23:11

for their Redeemer is strong. He will plead their cause against thee.

Proverbs 23:13

Withhold not correction from the child, [for] if thou beat him with the rod, he will not die.