"Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge." — Proverbs 22:17

Proverbs 22:17 · KJV

“Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge.”

— Proverbs 22:17

He that oppresseth the poor to increase his {riches, and} he that giveth to the rich, {shall} surely {come} to want.

For {it is} a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee; they shall withal be fitted in thy lips. {within...: Heb. in thy belly}

Proverbs 22 — Context

Foolishness {is} bound in the heart of a child; {but} the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.

He that oppresseth the poor to increase his {riches, and} he that giveth to the rich, {shall} surely {come} to want.

Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge.

For {it is} a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee; they shall withal be fitted in thy lips. {within...: Heb. in thy belly}

That thy trust may be in the LORD, I have made known to thee this day, even to thee. {even...: or, trust thou also}

Cross References

Psalms 90:12

So teach {us} to number our days, that we may apply {our} hearts unto wisdom. {apply: Heb. cause to come}

Proverbs 23:12

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

Ecclesiastes 7:25

I applied mine heart to know, and to search, and to seek out wisdom, and the reason {of things}, and to know the wickedness of folly, even of foolishness {and} madness: {I applied...: Heb. I and mine heart compassed}

Proverbs 2:2-5

So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, {and} apply thine heart to understanding;

Proverbs 3:1

My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments:

Proverbs 1:3

To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity; {equity: Heb. equities}

Matthew 17:5

While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.

Isaiah 55:3

Incline your ear, and come unto me: hear, and your soul shall live; and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, {even} the sure mercies of David.