King James Bible
KJVBow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 22:17
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 22:17 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge. | |
American Standard VersionASV | Incline thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, And apply thy heart unto my knowledge. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | Incline thy ear, and hear the words of the wise: and apply thy heart to my doctrine : | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | Incline thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thy heart unto my knowledge. | |
English Revised VersionERV | Incline thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | Bow down thy ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thy heart to my knowledge. | |
World English BibleWEB | Turn your ear, and listen to the words of the wise. Apply your heart to my teaching. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Incline thine ear, and hear words of the wise, And thy heart set to my knowledge, | |
American King James VersionAKJV | Bow down your ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply your heart to my knowledge. |
American Standard Version
ASVIncline thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, And apply thy heart unto my knowledge.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBIncline thy ear, and hear the words of the wise: and apply thy heart to my doctrine :
Darby Bible Translation
DBTIncline thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thy heart unto my knowledge.
English Revised Version
ERVIncline thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTBow down thy ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thy heart to my knowledge.
World English Bible
WEBTurn your ear, and listen to the words of the wise. Apply your heart to my teaching.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTIncline thine ear, and hear words of the wise, And thy heart set to my knowledge,
American King James Version
AKJVBow down your ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply your heart to my knowledge.
King James Bible
KJVBow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge.
American Standard Version
ASVIncline thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, And apply thy heart unto my knowledge.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBIncline thy ear, and hear the words of the wise: and apply thy heart to my doctrine :
Darby Bible Translation
DBTIncline thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thy heart unto my knowledge.
English Revised Version
ERVIncline thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTBow down thy ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thy heart to my knowledge.
World English Bible
WEBTurn your ear, and listen to the words of the wise. Apply your heart to my teaching.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTIncline thine ear, and hear words of the wise, And thy heart set to my knowledge,
American King James Version
AKJVBow down your ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply your heart to my knowledge.