Proverbs 22:17

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Here are some sayings of people with wisdom, so listen carefully as I teach.

Cross References

Psalm 78:1

My friends, I beg you to listen as I teach.

Psalm 90:12

Teach us to use wisely all the time we have.

Proverbs 1:3

You will learn what is right and honest and fair.

Proverbs 23:12

Listen to instruction and do your best to learn.

Proverbs 24:23

Here are some more sayings that make good sense: When you judge, you must be fair.

Proverbs 3:1

My child, remember my teachings and instructions and obey them completely.

Ecclesiastes 12:11

Words of wisdom are like the stick a farmer uses to make animals move. These sayings come from God, our only shepherd, and they are like nails that fasten things together.

Ecclesiastes 7:25

So I decided to learn everything I could and become wise enough to discover what life is all about. At the same time, I wanted to understand why it's stupid and senseless to be an evil fool.

Ecclesiastes 8:16

Day and night I went without sleep, trying to understand what goes on in this world.

Ecclesiastes 8:9

I noticed all this and thought seriously about what goes on in the world. Why does one person have the power to hurt another?

Isaiah 55:3

Pay close attention! Come to me and live. I will promise you the eternal love and loyalty that I promised David.

Matthew 17:5

While Peter was still speaking, the shadow of a bright cloud passed over them. From the cloud a voice said, “This is my own dear Son, and I am pleased with him. Listen to what he says!”