Proverbs 22:21

I therefore teach thee truth, and knowledge good to hear; 1 That thou mayest answer words of truth to them that question thee. 1

Updated 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 1 On the table of thy heart, for counsel and knowledge. 1

22Do no violence to the poor, for he is needy: 1 Neither dishonor the helpless man in the gates. 1

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Cross References

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

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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