Devine Scripture

Proverbs 23:12

Proverbs chapter 23 · verse 12 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Apply thy heart unto instruction, And thine ears to the words of knowledge.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Apply thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Apply thy heart unto instruction, And thine ears to the words of knowledge.

Context

v.11For their Redeemer is strong; He will plead their cause against thee.

v.12This passage

v.13Withhold not correction from the child; Forif thou beat him with the rod, he will not die.

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.