22:17 Incline your ear ²  and listen to the words of the wise,

and apply your heart to my instruction. ³ 

22:18 For it is pleasing if ⁴  you keep these sayings ⁵  within you,

and ⁶  they are ready on your lips. ⁷ 

22:19 So that ⁸  your confidence may be in the Lord,

I am making them known to you today ⁹  – even you.

22:20 Have I not written thirty sayings ¹⁰  for you,

sayings ¹¹  of counsel and knowledge,

22:21 to show you true and reliable words, ¹² 

so that you may give accurate answers ¹³  to those who sent you?