Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
Pay attention and listen to the words of the wise, and apply your heart to my teaching,
New American Standard Bible
And apply your mind to my knowledge;
King James Version
Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge.
Holman Bible
and apply your mind to my knowledge.
A Conservative Version
Incline thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thy heart to my knowledge.
American Standard Version
Incline thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, And apply thy heart unto my knowledge.
Amplified
Listen carefully and hear the
And apply your mind to my knowledge;
Bible in Basic English
Let your ear be bent down for hearing my words, and let your heart give thought to knowledge.
Darby Translation
Incline thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thy heart unto my knowledge.
Julia Smith Translation
Incline thine ear and hear the words of the wise, and thou shalt set thy heart to my knowledge.
King James 2000
Bow down your ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply your heart unto my knowledge.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise; you shall apply your heart to my teaching.
Modern King James verseion
Bow down your ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply your heart to My knowledge.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
My son, bow down thine ear, and hearken unto the words of wisdom, apply thy mind unto my doctrine -
NET Bible
Incline your ear and listen to the words of the wise, and apply your heart to my instruction.
New Heart English Bible
Turn your ear, and listen to the words of the wise. Apply your heart to my teaching.
The Emphasized Bible
Incline thine ear and hear the words of wise men, then, thy heart, wilt thou apply to my teaching;
Webster
Bow down thy ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thy heart to my knowledge.
World English Bible
Turn your ear, and listen to the words of the wise. Apply your heart to my teaching.
Youngs Literal Translation
Incline thine ear, and hear words of the wise, And thy heart set to my knowledge,
Interlinear
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References
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 22:17
Verse Info
Context Readings
Words Of The Wise
16 Whoever oppresses the poor to enrich himself and whoever gives gifts to the wealthy will yield only loss. 17 Pay attention and listen to the words of the wise, and apply your heart to my teaching, 18 for it is pleasant when you treasure them within you and have them ready on your lips.
Phrases
Cross References
Proverbs 23:12
Learn diligently, and listen to words of knowledge.
Psalm 90:12
teach us to keep account of our days so we may develop inner wisdom.
Proverbs 1:3
for acquiring the discipline that produces wise behavior, righteousness, justice, and upright living;
Proverbs 2:2-5
making your ear attentive to wisdom, and turning your heart to understanding
Proverbs 3:1
My son, don't forget my instruction, and keep my commandments carefully in mind.
Proverbs 4:4-8
he taught me and told me, "Let your heart fully embrace what I have to say; keep my commandments and live!
Proverbs 5:1-2
My son, pay attention to my wisdom, and listen closely to my insight,
Proverbs 8:33-34
Listen to instruction and be wise. Don't ignore it.
Ecclesiastes 7:25
I committed myself to understand, to learn, to search for wisdom and explanations, and to understand both the evil that is foolishness and the stupidity that is delusion.
Ecclesiastes 8:9
I observed all this, and carefully considered everything that is undertaken on earth, especially the time when someone dominates another to his detriment.
Ecclesiastes 8:16
When I dedicated myself to experience wisdom and to observe what is undertaken on earth even going without sleep day and night
Isaiah 55:3
Pay attention to me, come to me; and listen, so that you may live; then I'll make an everlasting covenant with you, as promised by my faithful, sure love for David.
Matthew 17:5
He was still speaking when a bright cloud suddenly overshadowed them. A voice from the cloud said, "This is my Son, whom I love. I am pleased with him. Keep on listening to him!"