Proverbs 23:12

Learning From Your Father

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For their Redeemer is strong and mighty;
He will plead their case against you.
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Apply your heart to discipline
And your ears to words of knowledge. ¹³
Do not withhold discipline from the child;
If you swat him with a reed-like rod [applied with godly wisdom], he will not die.

Apply Your Heart

Ears to Hear

Proverbs 2:2-6

So that your ear is attentive to [skillful and godly] wisdom,
And apply your heart to understanding [seeking it conscientiously and striving for it eagerly];

Proverbs 5:1-2

My son, be attentive to my wisdom [godly wisdom learned by costly experience],
Incline your ear to my understanding;

Proverbs 22:17

Listen carefully and hear the words of the wise,
And apply your mind to my knowledge;

Proverbs 23:19

Listen, my son, and be wise,
And direct your heart in the way [of the Lord].

Ezekiel 33:31

They come to you as people come, and they sit before you as My people, and they hear your words, but they do not practice them; for with their mouth they express loving devotion, but their heart goes after their (unlawful) gain.

Matthew 13:52

He said to them, “Therefore every scribe who has become a disciple of the kingdom of heaven is like the head of a household, who brings out of his treasure things that are new and fresh and things that are old and familiar.”

James 1:21-25

So get rid of all uncleanness and all that remains of wickedness, and with a humble spirit receive the word [of God] which is implanted [actually rooted in your heart], which is able to save your souls.