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Proverbs 22:17
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15 Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child;
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.

Sayings of the Wise

17 Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise,
And apply your heart to my knowledge;
18 For it is a pleasant thing if you keep them within you;
Let them all be fixed upon your lips,
19 So that your trust may be in the Lord;
I have instructed you today, even you.
20 Have I not written to you excellent things
Of counsels and knowledge,
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? 
22 Do not rob the apoor because he is poor,
Nor oppress the afflicted at the gate; 
23 aFor the Lord will plead their cause,
And plunder the soul of those who plunder them. 
Verse Comparison: Proverbs 22:17

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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,


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