Proverbs 23:12 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Apply thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge.

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

Give your heart to learning, and listen carefully to words of wisdom.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is encouraging us to be wholehearted about learning and to actively listen when wise people share knowledge with us.

📚 Historical Context

This verse comes from the collection of wise sayings attributed to King Solomon, written around 950 BC for young people preparing for leadership and adult responsibilities. In ancient Israel, education happened primarily through oral tradition, where elders would pass down wisdom through spoken instruction rather than written texts.

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