New Revised Standard Version
My child, be attentive to my wisdom; incline your ear to my understanding,

Contemporary English Version
My son, if you listen closely to my wisdom and good sense,

New American Bible
My son, to my wisdom be attentive, to understanding incline your ear,

Douay-Rheims Bible
That thou mayst keep thoughts, and thy lips may preserve instruction. Mind not the deceit of a woman.

That thou mayst keep thoughts, and thy lips may preserve instruction. Mind not the deceit of a woman.

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Proverbs 22:17 Incline thy ear, and hear the words of the wise: and apply thy heart to my doctrine:

James 1:19 You know, my dearest brethren. And let every man be swift to hear, but slow to speak and slow to anger.