Proverbs 22:21
That I may make thee know rectitude, and words of truth; That thou mayst bring back words of truth to them that send thee.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
20Behold, I have written to thee excellent things Concerning counsel and knowledge;
22Rob not the poor man, because he is poor, Nor crush thou the destitute at the gate;
Cross References
Proverbs 1:1The proverbs of Solomon, the son of David, king of Israel:
Luke 1:3it seemed good to me also, having accurately traced up all things from the first, to write to thee a connected account, most excellent Theophilus,
1 Peter 3:15but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts. And be ready always to give an answer to every one that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you, but with meekness and fear;
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 →