Proverbs 23:12
What does Proverbs 23:12 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 23:12 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Apply thy heart unto instruction, And thine ears to the words of knowledge.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Apply thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Apply thy heart unto instruction, And thine ears to the words of knowledge.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Give your heart to teaching, and your ears to the words of knowledge.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Bring in to instruction thy heart, And thine ear to sayings of knowledge.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Let thy heart apply itself to instruction and thy ears to words of knowledge.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Apply thy heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 23:19
Hear thou, my son, and be wise, And guide thy heart in the way.
- Matthew 13:52
And he said unto them, Therefore every scribe who hath been made a disciple to the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is a householder, who bringeth forth out of his treasure things new and old.
- James 1:21
Wherefore putting away all filthiness and overflowing of wickedness, receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.
- Proverbs 5:1
My son, attend unto my wisdom; Incline thine ear to my understanding:
- Proverbs 2:2
So as to incline thine ear unto wisdom, And apply thy heart to understanding;
- Ezekiel 33:31
And they come unto thee as the people cometh, and they sit before thee as my people, and they hear thy words, but do them not; for with their mouth they show much love, but their heart goeth after their gain.
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