Proverbs 22:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 22:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 22:17 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 22:17 — KJV
“Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge.”
— Proverbs 22:17 (KJV)
Proverbs 22:17 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 22:17
“Apply thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 22:17: thine, ear, hear
“LORD, bow down thine ear, and hear: open, LORD, thine eyes, and see: and hear the words of Sennacherib, which hath sent him to reproach the living God.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 22:17: bow, down, thine
“But the righteousness which is of faith speaketh on this wise, Say not in thine heart, Who shall ascend into heaven? (that is, to bring Christ down from above:)”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 22:17: down, thine, ear
“Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thine heart: thou shalt in any wise rebuke thy neighbour, and not suffer sin upon him. and...: or, that thou bear not sin for him”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 22:17: thine, ear, hear
“And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart:”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 22:17: thine, ear, hear
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