Proverbs 22:21

I therefore teach thee truth, and knowledge good to hear; that thou mayest answer words of truth to them that + 22:21 See 1 Pet. 3. 15.question thee.

Brenton Septuagint

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

20And do thou too repeatedly record them for thyself on the table of thine heart, for counsel and knowledge.

22Do no violence to the poor, for he is needy: neither dishonour the helpless man in the gates.

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Cross References

Proverbs 1:1The Proverbs of Solomon son of David, who reigned in Israel;

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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