Proverbs 22:20

Lo! I have described it in three manners + 22:20 That is, in (the) three parts of the Eld Testament, that be, the law, (the) holy stories, and (the) prophets. (From a “Later Version” gloss.), in thoughts and knowing,

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In The King James Version

Have not I written to thee excellent things in counsels and knowledge,

In Context

19That thy trust be in the Lord; wherefore and I have showed it to thee today. (So that thy trust be in the Lord; and so I have showed it to thee today.)

21(so) that I should show to thee the firmness and speeches of truth; to answer (out) of these things to them that sent (unto) thee.

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Cross References

Proverbs 8:6Hear ye (or Listen), for I shall speak of great things; and my lips shall be opened, to preach rightful things.

2 Timothy 3:15for thou hast known holy letters from thy youth, which may learn thee [or which may inform thee] to health, by (the) faith that is in Christ Jesus. (for thou hast known the holy Scriptures from thy youth, which can lead thee to salvation, through faith that is in the Messiah Jesus.)

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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