Parallel Verses
Julia Smith Translation
Incline thine ear and hear the words of the wise, and thou shalt set thy heart to my knowledge.
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.
International Standard Version
Pay attention and listen to the words of the wise, and apply your heart to my teaching,
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.
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 He oppressing the poor one to increase for himself, he gave to the rich; also to want 17 Incline thine ear and hear the words of the wise, and thou shalt set thy heart to my knowledge. 18 For pleasant things if thou shalt watch them in thy belly; they shall be prepared together for thy lips.
Phrases
Cross References
Proverbs 23:12
Bring thy heart to instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge.
Psalm 90:12
To number our days so make known, and we shall bring the heart to wisdom.
Proverbs 1:3
To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice and judgment, and uprightness;
Proverbs 2:2-5
To attend to wisdom thou wilt incline thine ear, thy heart to understanding;
Proverbs 3:1
My son, thou shalt not forget my law, and thy heart shall guard my commands:
Proverbs 4:4-8
And he taught me, and he will say to me, Thy heart shall hold fast my words: watch my commands and live.
Proverbs 5:1-2
My son, attend to my wisdom; incline thine ear to understanding:
Proverbs 8:33-34
Hear ye instructions, and be wise, and ye shall not reject it
Ecclesiastes 7:25
I went round about, I and my heart., to know, and to examine, and to search out wisdom and understanding, and to know the injustice of folly, and the folly of wickedness:
Ecclesiastes 8:9
All this I saw, and giving my heart to every work which was done under the sun: a time which man had power overman for evil to him.
Ecclesiastes 8:16
According as I gave my heart to know wisdom, and to see the labor that was done upon the earth: for also in the day and in the night he saw not sleep with his eyes.
Isaiah 55:3
Incline your ear, and come to me, and hear, and your soul shall live; and I will cut out with you an eternal covenant, the sure mercies of David.
Matthew 17:5
He yet speaking, behold, a shining cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my dearly beloved Son, in whom I was contented; hear ye him.