Proverbs 2:2

“So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding;”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations

So that thou incline thine eare vnto wisedome, and apply thine heart to vnderstanding:
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

Make your ear attentive to wisdom, Incline your heart to understanding;
- New American Standard Version (1995)

So as to incline thine ear unto wisdom, And apply thy heart to understanding;
- American Standard Version (1901)

So that your ear gives attention to wisdom, and your heart is turned to knowledge;
- Basic English Bible

so that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom [and] thou apply thy heart to understanding;
- Darby Bible

So that thou incline thy ear to wisdom, and apply thy heart to understanding;
- Webster's Bible

So as to turn your ear to wisdom, and apply your heart to understanding;
- World English Bible

To cause thine ear to attend to wisdom, Thou inclinest thy heart to understanding,
- Youngs Literal Bible

So that thou make thine ear attend unto wisdom, and thy heart incline to discernment;
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 2:2


2:1 Hide - Lay them up in thy heart with care, as men do their choicest treasures.

2:3 Criest - To God, the only giver of it.

2:4 Seek her - With unwearied diligence and earnest desire and patient expectation.


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