Proverbs 22:17
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 22
“Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge.”Proverbs 22:17
What Does Proverbs 22:17 Mean?
Proverbs 22:17 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 22, verse 17 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 22:17 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Psalms 90:12“So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.”Colossians 4:6“Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.”Proverbs 5:1“My son, attend unto my wisdom, and bow thine ear to my understanding:”Luke 6:45“A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh.”Psalms 49:3“My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding.”Proverbs 23:12“Apply thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge.”Proverbs 2:2“So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding;”Ecclesiastes 12:11“The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened by the masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd.”Proverbs 3:1“My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments:”Proverbs 4:1“Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding.”Ecclesiastes 7:25“I applied mine heart to know, and to search, and to seek out wisdom, and the reason of things, and to know the wickedness of folly, even of foolishness and madness:”Proverbs 1:3“To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity;”Proverbs 5:7“Hear me now therefore, O ye children, and depart not from the words of my mouth.”Ecclesiastes 10:12“The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.”Matthew 13:52“Then said he unto them, Therefore every scribe which is instructed unto the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which bringeth forth out of his treasure things new and old.”Matthew 17:5“While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.”Exodus 7:23“And Pharaoh turned and went into his house, neither did he set his heart to this also.”Psalms 31:2“Bow down thine ear to me; deliver me speedily: be thou my strong rock, for an house of defence to save me.”Proverbs 8:33“Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not.”Proverbs 16:23“The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.”
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