Proverbs 22:17
Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge.
In other versions
Incline thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, And apply thy heart unto my knowledge.
ASV
Let your ear be bent down for hearing my words, and let your heart give thought to knowledge.
BBE
Incline thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thy heart unto my knowledge.
DBY
Turn your ear, and listen to the words of the wise. Apply your heart to my teaching.
WEB
Incline thine ear, and hear words of the wise, And thy heart set to my knowledge,
YLT
Bow down yours ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply yours heart unto my knowledge.
ENG
Bow down thy ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thy heart to my knowledge.
WBT
Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise— apply your mind to my knowledge—
BSB
In context
15Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
16He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.
17Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge.
18For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee; they shall withal be fitted in thy lips.
19That thy trust may be in the LORD, I have made known to thee this day, even to thee.