John Gill Commentary Proverbs 23:12

"Apply thy heart unto instruction, And thine ears to the words of knowledge." — Proverbs 23:12 (ASV)

Apply your heart unto instruction 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 your heart to instruction" ^F25 ; not only bring your body to the place of instruction, the house of God, but bring your heart thither also; and your 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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FOOTNOTES:

• F25: (haybh) "adduc", Piscator; "vel fac ingredi", Pagninus, Montanus, Mercerus; "adduc et quasi praesens siste", Michaelis,