Proverbs 22:21
That I might shewe thee the assurance of the wordes of trueth to answere the wordes of trueth to them that sende to thee?
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
In Context
20Haue not I written vnto thee three times in counsels and knowledge,
22Robbe not the poore, because hee is poore, neither oppresse the afflicted in iudgement.
Cross References
Proverbs 1:1The Parables of Salomon the sonne of Dauid King of Israel,
Luke 1:3It seemed good also to me (most noble Theophilus) assoone as I had searched out perfectly all things from the beginning, to write vnto thee thereof from point to point,
1 Peter 3:15But sanctifie the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready alwayes to giue an answere to euery man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you, with meekenesse and reuerence,
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 →