15 Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child;
aThe rod of correction will drive it far from him.
aThe rod of correction will drive it far from him.
16 He who oppresses the poor to increase his riches,
And he who gives to the rich, will surely come to poverty.
And he who gives to the rich, will surely come to poverty.
Sayings of the Wise
21 aThat I may make you know the certainty of the words of truth,
bThat you may answer words of truth
To those who1 send to you?
bThat you may answer words of truth
To those who1 send to you?
New King James Version®, Copyright© 1982, Thomas Nelson. All rights reserved.
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Definitions of words in Proverbs 22:17:
Apply {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}
Ear {Easton's Bible Dictionary}
Ear {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}
Heart {Easton's Bible Dictionary}
Heart {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}
Other definition entries containing Proverbs 22:17:
Proverbs, The Book Of {I.S.B.E.}
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