Proverbs 22:21
To teach you truth, reliable words, to give sound answers to the ones who sent you?
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In Context
20Haven’t I written to you thirty excellent things of counsel and knowledge,
22Don’t exploit the poor because he is poor; and don’t crush the needy in court;
Cross References
Proverbs 1:1The proverbs of Solomon, the son of David, king of Israel:
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;
1 Peter 3:15But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts. Always be ready to give an answer to everyone who asks you a reason concerning the hope that is in you, with humility 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 →