Proverbs 22:17
“Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge.”
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.
That thy trust may be in the Lord, I have made known to thee this day, even to thee.
Cross-References
“So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.”
“Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.”
“My son, attend unto my wisdom, and bow thine ear to my understanding:”
“My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding.”
“The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened by the masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd.”