Proverbs 23:12

English Standard Version 2016

Apply your heart to instruction and your ear to words of knowledge.

Cross References

Matthew 13:52

And he said to them, “Therefore every scribe who has been trained for the kingdom of heaven is like a master of a house, who brings out of his treasure what is new and what is old.”

Ezekiel 33:31

And they come to you as people come, and they sit before you as my people, and they hear what you say but they will not do it; for with lustful talk in their mouths they act; their heart is set on their gain.

Proverbs 23:19

Hear, my son, and be wise, and direct your heart in the way.

Proverbs 22:17

Incline your ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply your heart to my knowledge,

Proverbs 23:11

for their Redeemer is strong; he will plead their cause against you.

Proverbs 23:13

Do not withhold discipline from a child; if you strike him with a rod, he will not die.