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King James Bible - Proverbs 23:12

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SEV Biblia, Chapter 23:12

¶ Aplica tu corazón al castigo, y tus oídos a las palabras de sabiduría.

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John Gill's Bible Commentary

Ver. 12. Apply thine heart unto instruction , etc.] 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” f625 ; 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.

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Matthew Henry Commentary

Verses 12-16 - Here is a parent instructing his child to give his mind to the Scriptures. Here is a parent correcting his child: accompanied with prayer, and blessed of God, it may prove a means of preventing his destruction. Here is a parent encouraging his child, telling him what would be for his good. And what a comfort it would be, if herein he answered his expectation!

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Original Hebrew

הביאה 935 למוסר 4148 לבך 3820 ואזנך 241 לאמרי 561 דעת׃ 1847