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Proverbs 22:20

Have not I written to thee excellent things in counsels and knowledge,

King James Version

In Context

19That thy trust may be in the LORD, I have made known to thee this day, even to thee.

21That 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?

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Cross References

Proverbs 8:6Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things.

2 Timothy 3:15And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

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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