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Proverbs 23:12

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

Apply thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge.

Proverbs 23:12 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Proverbs 23:12

Theological / Devotional

Apply thine heart. This clause seems to mark the beginning of a new series of proverbs. Some consider v. 11 the end of the section of advice, sent to one afar, which began with ch. 22:17 (see on ch. 22:17, 21).

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