Proverbs 22:21
That I might shew thee the certainty, and the words of truth, to answer out of these to them that sent thee.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
In Context
20Behold I have described it to thee three manner of ways, in thoughts and knowledge :
22Do no violence to the poor, because he is poor: and do not oppress the needy in the gate:
Cross References
Proverbs 1:1The parables of Solomon, the son of David, king of Israel.
Luke 1:3It seemed good to me also, having diligently attained to all things from the beginning, to write to thee in order, most excellent Theophilus,
1 Peter 3:15But sanctify the Lord Christ in your hearts, being ready always to satisfy every one that asketh you a reason of 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 →