Proverbs 22:21
To teach you truth, reliable words, 2 to give sound answers to the ones who sent you? 1
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In Context
20Haven’t I written to you thirty excellent things 2 of counsel and knowledge, 1
22Don’t exploit the poor, because he is poor; 2 and don’t crush the needy in court; 1
Cross References
Proverbs 1:1The proverbs of Solomon [Peaceable, Recompense], the son of David [Beloved], king of Israel [God prevails]: 1
Luke 1:3it seemed good to me also, having traced the course of all things accurately from the first, to write to you in order, most excellent Theophilus [God friend];
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 →