Proverbs 23:12
Applye thyne heart vnto correction, and thyne eare to the wordes of knowledge.
Bible (Bishops')
In The King James Version
Apply thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge.
In Context
11For their redeemer is mightie, euen he shall defend their cause against thee.
Cross References
Proverbs 5:1My sonne geue heede vnto my wisdome, and bowe thyne eare vnto my prudence:
Proverbs 23:19My sonne geue eare and be wyse, and set straight thyne heart in the way [of the Lorde.]
Matthew 13:52Then sayde he vnto them: Therfore, euery Scribe which is taught vnto the kyngdome of heauen, is lyke vnto a man that is an householder, whiche bryngeth foorth out of his treasure, thynges newe and olde.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 23:11-12
10 Remove not the old landmark; and enter not into the fields of the fatherless: 11 For their redeemer is mighty; he shall plead their cause with thee. Note, 1. The fatherless are taken under God's special protection; with him they not only find mercy shown to them ( Hos. xiv. 3 ) but justice done for them. He is their Redeemer, their Goël, their near kinsman, that will take their part and stand up for them with jealousy, as taking himself affronted in the injuries done to them. As their Redeemer he will plead… Read the whole commentary →