Quotes about Listening
Ears that hear and eyes that see—the LORD has made them both.
— Proverbs 20:12
Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too shall cry out and receive no answer.
— Proverbs 21:13
Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise—apply your mind to my knowledge—
— Proverbs 22:17
Apply your heart to instruction and your ears to words of knowledge.
— Proverbs 23:12
Listen, my son, and be wise, and guide your heart on the right course.
— Proverbs 23:19
lest the one who hears may disgrace you, and your infamy never go away.
— Proverbs 25:10
Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise man’s rebuke to a listening ear.
— Proverbs 25:12
Whoever turns his ear away from hearing the law, even his prayer is detestable.
— Proverbs 28:9
Do not be quick to speak, and do not be hasty in your heart to utter a word before God. After all, God is in heaven and you are on earth. So let your words be few.
— Ecclesiastes 5:2
It is better to heed a wise man’s rebuke than to listen to the song of fools.
— Ecclesiastes 7:5
Do not pay attention to every word that is spoken, or you may hear your servant cursing you.
— Ecclesiastes 7:21
You who dwell in the gardens, my companions are listening for your voice. Let me hear it!
— Song of Solomon 8:13