Proverbs 22:17
Pay attention and listen to the words of the wise, and think carefully about my teachings—
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge.
In Context
18for it's good to keep them in mind so you can be ready to share them.
Cross References
Psalms 90:12Teach us to value every one of our days so we can live wisely!
Proverbs 2:2if you pay attention to wisdom and really try to understand;
Proverbs 4:4he was the one who taught me. He told me, “Pay attention to the words I say and keep them in mind; do what I tell you and you will live.
Proverbs 8:33Listen to my instruction and be wise—do not reject it.
Ecclesiastes 7:25I turned my thoughts to discover, investigate, and to find out more about wisdom and what makes sense. I wanted to know more about how stupid evil really is, and how ridiculous it is to be a fool.
Ecclesiastes 8:16When I applied my mind to discovering wisdom and observing everything people do here on earth, I couldn't get any sleep, day or night.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 22:17
16 He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want. This shows what evil courses rich men sometimes take, by which, in the end, they will impoverish themselves and provoke God, notwithstanding their abundance, to bring them to want; they oppress the poor and give to the rich. 1. They will not in charity relieve the poor, but withhold from them, that by saving that which is really the best, but which they think the most needless part of their expenses,… Read the whole commentary →