PROVERBS 22:17 — KING JAMES VERSION 0 0
“Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge.”
Pay attention and hear the sayings of the wise; apply your heart to what I teach—an exhortation to receptive learning, establishing the posture of discipleship. The verbs 'pay attention' and 'hear' (shema) describe intentional reception; learning requires active engagement. The phrase 'apply your heart' (et-levavcha) suggests that understanding involves the whole person. The theological significance involves the principle that wisdom requires commitment and attention.
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