Proverbes 23:12

12 Applique ton cœur à l'instruction, et tes oreilles aux paroles de la science.

Proverbes 23:12 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 23:12

Apply thine heart unto instruction
To the instruction of parents, and to the instruction of ministers of the word; to the Scriptures, which are profitable to instruction in righteousness; to the instruction of wisdom, or to the Gospel of Christ, which instructs in things relating to him, and to salvation by him: or, "bring in thine heart to instruction" F25; not only bring thy body to the place of instruction, the house of God, but bring thine heart thither also; and thine ears to the words of knowledge;
the doctrines of the Gospel, which are the means of the knowledge of God and Christ, and of all divine, spiritual, and heavenly tidings; and of a growth in the knowledge of them; and therefore should be diligently hearkened and cordially attended to.


FOOTNOTES:

F25 (haybh) "adduc", Piscator; "vel fac ingredi", Pagninus, Montanus, Mercerus; "adduc et quasi praesens siste", Michaelis,

Proverbes 23:12 In-Context

10 Ne déplace point la borne ancienne, et n'entre point dans les champs des orphelins;
11 Car leur vengeur est puissant; il plaidera leur cause contre toi.
12 Applique ton cœur à l'instruction, et tes oreilles aux paroles de la science.
13 N'épargne point la correction au jeune enfant; quand tu l'auras frappé de la verge, il n'en mourra pas.
14 En le frappant de la verge, tu délivreras son âme du Sépulcre
The Ostervald translation is in the public domain.