Proverbs 23:12
“Apply your heart to instruction, and your ears to the words of knowledge.”
— Proverbs 23:12
About this verse
Proverbs 23:12 comes from the book of Proverbs, written during the Divided Kingdom (~930 BC) period. The setting is teaching. The dominant emotion in this verse is growing, with a comfort power of 40% and a tone that is commanding. It belongs to the proverb genre of biblical literature. Key themes include learning, wisdom. Notable phrases: apply your heart; words of knowledge. This verse contains a command.
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Divided Kingdom (~930 BC)
Emotion
growing
Type
proverb
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