Proverbs 22:21

(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.

Wycliffe Modern Spelling

In The King James Version

That I might make thee know the certainty of the words of truth; that thou mightest answer the words of truth to them that send unto thee?

In Context

20Lo! 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,

22Do thou not violence to a poor man, for he is poor; neither defoul thou a needy man in the gate. (Do not thou do violence to a poor person, because he is poor; and do not take advantage of a needy person in court or at the city gates.)

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Cross References

Proverbs 1:1The parables of Solomon, the son of David, king of Israel; (The proverbs of Solomon, the son of David, the king of Israel;)

Luke 1:3it is seen also to me, having from the beginning all things diligently by order, to write to thee, thou best Theophilus, (it is seen also by me, having put all things diligently in order from the beginning, to write to thee, O most excellent Theophilus,)

1 Peter 3:15But hallow ye the Lord Christ in your hearts, and evermore be ye ready to [do] satisfaction to each man asking you (for the) reason of that faith and hope that is in you, but with mildness, and dread, (But consecrate the Lord Messiah in your hearts, and always be ye ready to give satisfaction to each man asking you for the reason for the faith and hope that is in you, but with meekness and humility, and fearful reverence,)

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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