Proverbs 22:19

Proverbs 22:19 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)That thy trust may be in the Lord, I have made known to thee this day, even to thee.
• New International Version (NIV)So that your trust may be in the Lord, I teach you today, even you.
• English Standard Version (ESV)That your trust may be in the Lord, I have made them known to you today, even to you.
• New King James Version (NKJV)So that your trust may be in the Lord; I have instructed you today, even you.

Context of Proverbs 22:19

17Listen carefully and hear the words of the wise, And apply your mind to my knowledge; 18For it will be pleasant if you keep them in mind [incorporating them as guiding principles]; Let them be ready on your lips [to guide and strengthen yourself and others]. So that your trust and reliance and confidence may be in the Lord, I have taught these things to you today, even to you. 20Have I not written to you excellent things In counsels and knowledge, 21To let you know the certainty of the words of truth, That you may give a correct answer to him who sent you?

Proverbs 22:19 word by word

לִהְי֣וֹת בַּ֭יהוָה מִבְטַחֶ֑ךָ הוֹדַעְתִּ֖יךָ הַיּ֣וֹם אַף־אָֽתָּה׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• That thy trustמִבְטָחmibţâch · confidenceH4009
• may be in the Lordיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
• I have made knownיָדַעyâda‛ · to knowH3045
• to thee this dayיוֹםyôm · dayH3117

Cross-references for Proverbs 22:19

• Proverbs 3:5Trust in and rely confidently on the Lord with all your heart And do not rely on your own insight or understanding.
• Psalms 62:8Trust [confidently] in Him at all times, O people; Pour out your heart before Him. God is a refuge for us. Selah.
• Isaiah 12:2Behold, God, my salvation! I will trust and not be afraid, For the Lord God is my strength and song; Yes, He has become my salvation.”
• Isaiah 26:4Trust [confidently] in the Lord forever [He is your fortress, your shield, your banner], For the Lord God is an everlasting Rock [the Rock of Ages].
• Jeremiah 17:7Blessed [with spiritual security] is the man who believes and trusts in and relies on the Lord And whose hope and confident expectation is the Lord.
• 1 Peter 1:21and through Him you believe [confidently] in God [the heavenly Father], who raised Him from the dead and gave Him glory, so that your faith and hope are [centered and rest] in God.

Commentaries on Proverbs 22:19

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 19That thy trust may be in the Lord, I have made known, etc. - III. The End for which the wise man gives these instructions: - "That thy trust may be in the Lord." That thou mayest acknowledge Him as the Fountain of all good; and refer every thing to him. That this end may be accomplished, the instructions are specific and particular: "I have made known to thee, even to thee." And this has not only been done in times past, "I have made known:" but even in…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 19Even to thee - The wide general character of the teaching does not hinder its being a personal message to every one who reads it.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 17-21Verses 17-21 To these words, to this knowledge, the ear must be bowed down, and the heart applied by faith and love. To live a life of delight in God and dependence on him, is the foundation of all practical religion. The way to know the certainty of the word of truth, is to make conscience of our duty.Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 17-21Like the prologue in the book of Proverbs (Proverbs 1:2–7) and the introductions to the individual discourses (see Proverbs 1:8–9; 2:1–11), this section starts by encouraging listening. This wisdom goes beyond practical advice; it aims to inspire trust in the Lord.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1919. That ... Lord--This is the design of the instruction.Read the comment

Topics related to Proverbs 22:19

• Faith
• Instruction
• Wisdom

In the dictionaries

• In the Lord
• Evil
• Hide
• Lender
• Prudent
• Rob
• Train
• Proverbs, the Book of
• Sirach, the Alphabet of
• Teach; Teacher; Teaching

Commentaries on Proverbs 22

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings