Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge.
What does Proverbs 22:17 mean?
To these words, to this knowledge, the ear must be bowed down, and the heart applied by faith and love. To live a life of delight in God and dependence on him, is the foundation of all practical religion.
Key themes
LoveFaithAnxiety and fearWisdomFear of the Lord
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Keep this verse inside Proverbs 22:17-21 and alongside a few nearby related passages.
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Glossary
- Bow Tribe
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The bow was in use in early times both in war and in the chase ( Gen. 21:20 ; 27:3 ; 48:22 ). The tribe of Benjamin were famous for the use of the bow ( 1 Chr. 8:40 ; 12:2 ; 2 Chr. 14:8 ; 17:17 ); so also were the Elamites.