Proverbs 23:12
Apply your heart to instruction, and prepare your ears for words of discretion.
LXX2012 (British)
In The King James Version
Apply thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge.
In Context
11for the Lord is their redeemer; he is mighty, and will plead their cause with you.
13Refrain not from chastening a child; for if you beat him with the rod, he shall not die.
Cross References
Proverbs 5:1My son, attend to my wisdom, and apply your ear to my words;
Proverbs 23:19Hear, my son, and be wise, and rightly direct the thoughts of your heart.
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 →