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Proverbs 22:17-21

17 Sayings of the Wise
Pay attention and listen to the sayings of the wise;
apply your heart to what I teach,

18 for it is pleasing when you keep them in your heart
and have all of them ready on your lips.

19 So that your trust may be in the Lord,
I teach you today, even you.

20 Have I not written thirty sayings for you,
sayings of counsel and knowledge,

21 teaching you true and reliable words,
so that you can give sound answers
to him who sent you?

Cross References for Proverbs 22:17-21

Isaiah 55:3 - Give ear and come to me; hear me, that your soul may live. I will make an everlasting covenant ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 55:3 Click to read the verse Isaiah 55:3

Psalms 31:2 - Turn your ear to me, come quickly to my rescue; be my rock of refuge, a strong fortress to save... Click to read the verse Psalms 31:2 Click to read the verse Psalms 31:2

Matthew 17:5 - While he was still speaking, a bright cloud enveloped them, and a voice from the cloud said, “T... Click to read the verse Matthew 17:5 Click to read the verse Matthew 17:5

Psalms 90:12 - Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. Click to read the verse Psalms 90:12 Click to read the verse Psalms 90:12

Proverbs 5:1 - Warning Against Adultery My son, pay attention to my wisdom, listen well to my words of insight, Click to read the verse Proverbs 5:1 Click to read the verse Proverbs 5:1

Exodus 7:23 - Instead, he turned and went into his palace, and did not take even this to heart. Click to read the verse Exodus 7:23 Click to read the verse Exodus 7:23

Ecclesiastes 12:11 - The words of the wise are like goads, their collected sayings like firmly embedded nails—given ... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 12:11 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 12:11

Proverbs 24:23 - Further Sayings of the Wise These also are sayings of the wise: To show partiality in judging i... Click to read the verse Proverbs 24:23 Click to read the verse Proverbs 24:23

Proverbs 3:1 - Further Benefits of Wisdom My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, Click to read the verse Proverbs 3:1 Click to read the verse Proverbs 3:1

Proverbs 8:33-34 - Listen to my instruction and be wise; do not ignore it. Click to read the verse Proverbs 8:33-34 Click to read the verse Proverbs 8:33-34

Psalms 49:3 - My mouth will speak words of wisdom; the utterance from my heart will give understanding. Click to read the verse Psalms 49:3 Click to read the verse Psalms 49:3

Proverbs 5:1-2 - Warning Against Adultery My son, pay attention to my wisdom, listen well to my words of insight, Click to read the verse Proverbs 5:1-2 Click to read the verse Proverbs 5:1-2

Proverbs 4:1 - Wisdom Is Supreme Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction; pay attention and gain understand... Click to read the verse Proverbs 4:1 Click to read the verse Proverbs 4:1

Proverbs 23:12 - Apply your heart to instruction and your ears to words of knowledge. Click to read the verse Proverbs 23:12 Click to read the verse Proverbs 23:12

Ecclesiastes 8:16 - When I applied my mind to know wisdom and to observe man’s labor on earth—his eyes not seeing s... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 8:16 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 8:16

Proverbs 1:3 - for acquiring a disciplined and prudent life, doing what is right and just and fair; Click to read the verse Proverbs 1:3 Click to read the verse Proverbs 1:3

Ecclesiastes 7:25 - So I turned my mind to understand, to investigate and to search out wisdom and the scheme of th... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 7:25 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 7:25

Ecclesiastes 8:9 - All this I saw, as I applied my mind to everything done under the sun. There is a time when a m... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 8:9 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 8:9

Proverbs 2:2-5 - turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding, Click to read the verse Proverbs 2:2-5 Click to read the verse Proverbs 2:2-5

Proverbs 4:4-8 - he taught me and said, “Lay hold of my words with all your heart; keep my commands and you will... Click to read the verse Proverbs 4:4-8 Click to read the verse Proverbs 4:4-8