Proverbs 23:12
Apply your heart to instruction 1 and your ears to words of knowledge. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
Apply thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge.
In Context
11for their Redeemer is strong 1 and he will plead their case against you. 1
13Do not withhold instruction from a child, 1 for if you discipline him, he will not die. 1
Cross References
Proverbs 5:1My son, pay attention to my wisdom; 1 incline your ears to my understanding, 1
Proverbs 23:19Hear—you!—my son, and be wise 1 and direct your heart in the way. 1
Matthew 13:52Then Jesus said to them, “Therefore every scribe who has become a disciple to the kingdom of heaven is like a man who is the owner of a house, who draws out old and new things from his treasure.”
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 →