Proverbs 22:21

so that I might reveal to you, firmly and with words of truth, in order to respond about these things to those who sent you.

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In The King James Version

That I might make thee know the certainty of the words of truth; that thou mightest answer the words of truth to them that send unto thee?

In Context

20Behold, I have written it for you in three ways, and with meditations and knowledge,

22Do not act with violence toward the pauper because he is poor. And do not weary the needy at the gate.

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Cross References

Proverbs 1:1The parables of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel,

Luke 1:3so it seemed good to me also, having diligently followed everything from the beginning, to write to you, in an orderly manner, most excellent Theophilus,

1 Peter 3:15But sanctify Christ the Lord in your hearts, being always ready to give an explanation to all who ask you the reason for that hope which is in you.

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 →

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