Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Apply your heart to instruction and your ears to words of knowledge. New Living Translation Commit yourself to instruction; listen carefully to words of knowledge. English Standard Version Apply your heart to instruction and your ear to words of knowledge. Berean Standard Bible Apply your heart to instruction and your ears to words of knowledge. King James Bible Apply thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge. New King James Version Apply your heart to instruction, And your ears to words of knowledge. New American Standard Bible Apply your heart to discipline, And your ears to words of knowledge. NASB 1995 Apply your heart to discipline And your ears to words of knowledge. NASB 1977 Apply your heart to discipline, And your ears to words of knowledge. Legacy Standard Bible Bring your heart to discipline And your ears to words of knowledge. Amplified Bible Apply your heart to discipline And your ears to words of knowledge. Christian Standard Bible Apply yourself to discipline and listen to words of knowledge. Holman Christian Standard Bible Apply yourself to discipline and listen to words of knowledge. American Standard Version Apply thy heart unto instruction, And thine ears to the words of knowledge. Contemporary English Version Listen to instruction and do your best to learn. English Revised Version Apply thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge. GOD'S WORD® Translation Live a more disciplined life, and listen carefully to words of knowledge. Good News Translation Pay attention to your teacher and learn all you can. International Standard Version Learn diligently, and listen to words of knowledge. Majority Standard Bible Apply your heart to instruction and your ears to words of knowledge. NET Bible Apply your heart to instruction and your ears to the words of knowledge. New Heart English Bible Apply your heart to instruction, and your ears to the words of knowledge. Webster's Bible Translation Apply thy heart to instruction, and thy ears to the words of knowledge. World English Bible Apply your heart to instruction, and your ears to the words of knowledge. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionBring your heart to instruction, "" And your ear to sayings of knowledge. Young's Literal Translation Bring in to instruction thy heart, And thine ear to sayings of knowledge. Smith's Literal Translation Bring thy heart to instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleLet thy heart apply itself to instruction: and thy ears to words of knowledge. Catholic Public Domain Version Let your heart enter into doctrine, and let your ears enter into words of knowledge. New American Bible Apply your heart to instruction, and your ear to words of knowledge. New Revised Standard Version Apply your mind to instruction and your ear to words of knowledge. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleApply your heart to instruction, and your ears to the words of knowledge. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Bring your heart to instruction and your ear to the speech of knowledge. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Apply thy heart unto instruction, And thine ears to the words of knowledge. Brenton Septuagint Translation Apply thine heart to instruction, and prepare thine ears for words of discretion. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context True Riches…11for their Redeemer is strong; He will take up their case against you. 12Apply your heart to instruction and your ears to words of knowledge. 13Do not withhold discipline from a child; although you strike him with a rod, he will not die.… Cross References James 1:22-25 Be doers of the word, and not hearers only. Otherwise, you are deceiving yourselves. / For anyone who hears the word but does not carry it out is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror, / and after observing himself goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. ... Proverbs 4:20-21 My son, pay attention to my words; incline your ear to my sayings. / Do not lose sight of them; keep them within your heart. Hebrews 2:1 We must pay closer attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away. Proverbs 2:1-5 My son, if you accept my words and hide my commandments within you, / if you incline your ear to wisdom and direct your heart to understanding, / if you truly call out to insight and lift your voice to understanding, ... Matthew 7:24-27 Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. / The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because its foundation was on the rock. / But everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. ... Proverbs 22:17-19 Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise—apply your mind to my knowledge— / for it is pleasing when you keep them within you and they are constantly on your lips. / So that your trust may be in the LORD, I instruct you today—yes, you. Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. Proverbs 19:20 Listen to counsel and accept discipline, that you may be wise the rest of your days. 2 Timothy 3:14-17 But as for you, continue in the things you have learned and firmly believed, since you know from whom you have learned them. / From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. / All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, ... Proverbs 8:33-34 Listen to instruction and be wise; do not ignore it. / Blessed is the man who listens to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at the posts of my doorway. Luke 11:28 But He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.” Proverbs 1:5 let the wise listen and gain instruction, and the discerning acquire wise counsel Romans 12:2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God. Proverbs 15:31-32 He who listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise. / He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding. John 14:23-24 Jesus replied, “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word. My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him. / Whoever does not love Me does not keep My words. The word that you hear is not My own, but it is from the Father who sent Me. Treasury of Scripture Apply your heart to instruction, and your ears to the words of knowledge. Proverbs 23:19 Hear thou, my son, and be wise, and guide thine heart in the way. Proverbs 2:2-6 So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding; … Proverbs 5:1,2 My son, attend unto my wisdom, and bow thine ear to my understanding: … Jump to Previous Apply Discipline Ear Ears Heart Instruction Mind Sayings Teaching WordsJump to Next Apply Discipline Ear Ears Heart Instruction Mind Sayings Teaching WordsProverbs 23 1. Consider carefully what is before youApply your heart to instruction This phrase emphasizes the importance of internalizing wisdom and understanding. In biblical context, the "heart" often represents the center of one's being, including emotions, will, and intellect. The call to "apply" suggests an active, intentional effort to embrace and live out the teachings of wisdom. This aligns with Deuteronomy 6:5, which commands loving God with all one's heart, soul, and strength, indicating a holistic commitment. Historically, the heart was seen as the seat of thought and decision-making, not just emotion, which underscores the comprehensive nature of this application. The instruction here can be seen as a type of Christ, who is the ultimate embodiment of divine wisdom and instruction (1 Corinthians 1:24). and your ears to words of knowledge Persons / Places / Events 1. SolomonTraditionally attributed as the author of Proverbs, Solomon was the son of King David and known for his wisdom. His writings often focus on the pursuit of wisdom and understanding. 2. Israel The nation to whom much of the wisdom literature, including Proverbs, was originally addressed. The cultural and religious context of Israel is essential for understanding the application of these teachings. 3. The Wise Throughout Proverbs, the wise are those who seek and apply God's instruction and knowledge, contrasting with the foolish who reject it. Teaching Points The Heart's Role in LearningThe heart, in Hebrew thought, is the center of one's being, encompassing mind, will, and emotions. Applying the heart to instruction means engaging fully and sincerely in the pursuit of wisdom. Active Listening The verse emphasizes the importance of listening, not just hearing. This involves a deliberate effort to understand and internalize the words of knowledge. Pursuit of Godly Wisdom True wisdom and knowledge come from God. Believers are encouraged to seek His guidance through prayer, study of Scripture, and the counsel of godly mentors. Continuous Growth The pursuit of wisdom is a lifelong journey. Believers should continually seek to grow in their understanding and application of God's truth. Guarding Against Distraction In a world full of competing voices, it is crucial to focus on God's instruction and not be swayed by worldly wisdom.Verse 12 commences a new series of proverbs of wisdom. This general admonition is addressed to all, tutor and disciple, educator and educated. Apply thine heart unto instruction. (For musar, "instruction," see note on Proverbs 1:2.) Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Applyהָבִ֣יאָה (hā·ḇî·’āh) Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go your heart לִבֶּ֑ךָ (lib·be·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 3820: The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre to instruction לַמּוּסָ֣ר (lam·mū·sār) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4148: Chastisement, reproof, warning, instruction, restraint and your ears וְ֝אָזְנֶ֗ךָ (wə·’ā·zə·ne·ḵā) Conjunctive waw | Noun - fdc | second person masculine singular Strong's 241: Broadness, the ear to words לְאִמְרֵי־ (lə·’im·rê-) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 561: Something said of knowledge. דָֽעַת׃ (ḏā·‘aṯ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 1847: Knowledge Links Proverbs 23:12 NIVProverbs 23:12 NLT Proverbs 23:12 ESV Proverbs 23:12 NASB Proverbs 23:12 KJV Proverbs 23:12 BibleApps.com Proverbs 23:12 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 23:12 Chinese Bible Proverbs 23:12 French Bible Proverbs 23:12 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 23:12 Apply your heart to instruction and your (Prov. 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