Proverbs 22:21
that I might make thee know the certainty of the words of truth; that thou mightest carry back words of truth to them that send thee?
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
In Context
20Have not I written to thee excellent things, in counsels and knowledge,
22Rob not the poor, because he is poor, neither oppress the afflicted in the gate;
Cross References
Proverbs 1:1Proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel:
Luke 1:3it has seemed good to *me* also, accurately acquainted from the origin with all things, to write to thee with method, most excellent Theophilus,
1 Peter 3:15but sanctify [the] Lord the Christ in your hearts, and [be] always prepared to [give] an answer [to] every one that asks you to give an account of the hope that [is] in you, but with meekness 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 →