Proverbs 22:21
to make thee know the certainty of the words of truth, that thou may carry back words of truth to those who send thee?
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
In Context
20Have I not written to thee excellent things of counsels and knowledge,
22Do not rob a poor man, because he is poor, nor oppress an afflicted man in the gate.
Cross References
Proverbs 1:1The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel,
Luke 1:3it occurred to me also, having followed closely from the beginning all things accurately, to write to thee in order, eminent Theophilus,
1 Peter 3:15but sanctify the Lord God in your hearts. And always be ready for a defense to every man who asks you a word about the hope in you, with mildness and fear.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 22:18-22
Serious Attention Inculcated. 17 Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge. 18 For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee; they shall withal be fitted in thy lips. 19 That thy trust may be in the Lord , I have made known to thee this day, even to thee. 20 Have not I written to thee excellent things in counsels and knowledge, 21 That I might make thee know the certainty of the words of truth; that thou mightest answer the words of truth to them that… Read the whole commentary →