Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on Proverbs 22:17 in English Standard Version "Incline your ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply your heart to my knowledge," Pr 1:6 to understand a proverb and a saying, the words of the wise and their riddles. Pr 5:1 My son, be attentive to my wisdom; incline your ear to my understanding, Pr 23:12 Apply your heart to instruction and your ear to words of knowledge. Pr 24:23 These also are sayings of the wise. Partiality in judging is not good.