Proverbs 22:17-21

New International Version

Thirty Sayings of the Wise

Saying 1

¹⁷Pay attention^(A) and turn your ear to the sayings of the wise;^(B)
    apply your heart to what I teach,^(C)
¹⁸for it is pleasing when you keep them in your heart
    and have all of them ready on your lips.
¹⁹So that your trust may be in the Lord,
    I teach you today, even you.
²⁰Have I not written thirty sayings for you,
    sayings of counsel and knowledge,
²¹teaching you to be honest and to speak the truth,^(D)
    so that you bring back truthful reports
    to those you serve?

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Proverbs 22:17-21

International Standard Version

Sayings of the Wise

¹⁷Pay attention and listen to the words of the wise,
    and apply your heart to my teaching,
¹⁸for it is pleasant when you treasure them within you
    and have them ready on your lips.
¹⁹As a result, your trust will be in the Lord,
    that’s why I’m teaching you today, even you.
²⁰Have I not written for you 30 sayings
    containing counsel and knowledge,
²¹to teach you true and reliable advice,
    so you can give truthful answers to those who sent you?