Proverbs 22:21

They are to make it clear to you what's right and true, so you can give a truthful explanation 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

20Haven't I written down for you thirty sayings of advice and wisdom?

22For you shouldn't steal from the poor just because they're poor; and you shouldn't crush those with limited means in court,

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Cross References

Proverbs 1:1The proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel.

Luke 1:3and so I also decided that since I have followed these things very carefully from the beginning, it would be a good idea to write out an accurate account of all that happened.

1 Peter 3:15just keep your mind focused on Christ as Lord. Always be ready to explain to anyone who asks you the reason for the hope that you have. Do this in a gentle and respectful way.

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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