Verse Comparison: Proverbs 2:2
American Standard Version
So as to incline thine ear unto wisdom, And apply thy heart to understanding;
Amplified® Bible
Making your ear attentive to skillful {and} godly Wisdom {and} inclining and directing your heart {and} mind to understanding [applying all your powers to the quest for it];
Contemporary English Version
Keep in tune with wisdom and think what it means to have common sense.
Darby English Version
so that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom [and] thou apply thy heart to understanding;
Good News Bible
Listen to what is wise and try to understand it.
King James Version
So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding;
New American Standard Bible
Make your ear attentive to wisdom, Incline your heart to understanding;
New International Version
turning your ear to wisdom
and applying your heart to understanding,
New King James Version
So that you incline your ear to wisdom,
And apply your heart to understanding;
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Make your ear attentive to wisdom, Incline your heart to understanding;
Revised Standard Version
making your ear attentive to wisdom and inclining your heart to understanding;
Young's Literal Translation
To cause thine ear to attend to wisdom, Thou inclinest thy heart to understanding,