Proverbs 22:17-18

Thirty Sayings of the Wise

17

Saying 1

17 Pay attention and turn your ear 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.

Proverbs 22:17-18 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO 1 KINGS 10

This chapter contains an account of the queen of Sheba's visit to King Solomon to her great satisfaction, 1Ki 10:1-13, of Solomon's merchandise and riches, and the magnificence of his court, 1Ki 10:14-23, of the rich presents sent to him, and of the purchase of chariots and horses, and other things, he made, 1Ki 10:24-29.

Cross References 3

  • 1. S Proverbs 1:8
  • 2. S Proverbs 1:6; Proverbs 30:1; Proverbs 31:1; Proverbs 5:1
  • 3. S Proverbs 2:2
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