Verse Comparison: Proverbs 22:17
American Standard Version
Incline thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, And apply thy heart unto my knowledge.
Amplified® Bible
Listen (consent and submit) to the words of the wise, and apply your mind to my knowledge;
Contemporary English Version
Here are some sayings of people with wisdom, so listen carefully as I teach.
Darby English Version
Incline thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thy heart unto my knowledge.
Good News Bible
Listen, and I will teach you what the wise have said. Study their teachings,
King James Version
Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge.
New American Standard Bible
Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise, And apply your mind to my knowledge;
New International Version
Pay attention and listen to the sayings of the wise;
apply your heart to what I teach,
New King James Version
Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise,
And apply your heart to my knowledge;
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise, And apply your mind to my knowledge;
Revised Standard Version
Incline your ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply your mind to my knowledge;
Young's Literal Translation
Incline thine ear, and hear words of the wise, And thy heart set to my knowledge,
