English Standard Version
Proverbs 22:21
21to make you know what is right and true, that you may give a true answer to those who sent you?
Proverbs 22:21 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)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?
- New International Version (NIV)teaching you to be honest and to speak the truth, so that you bring back truthful reports to those you serve?
- New King James Version (NKJV)That I may make you know the certainty of the words of truth, That you may answer words of truth To those who send to you?
- New Living Translation (NLT)In this way, you may know the truth and take an accurate report to those who sent you.
Context of Proverbs 22:21
19That your trust may be in the Lord, I have made them known to you today, even to you. 20Have I not written for you thirty sayings of counsel and knowledge, to make you know what is right and true, that you may give a true answer to those who sent you? 22Do not rob the poor, because he is poor, or crush the afflicted at the gate, 23for the Lord will plead their cause and rob of life those who rob them.
Read all of Proverbs 22Proverbs 22:21 word by word
לְהוֹדִֽיעֲךָ֗ קֹ֭שְׁטְ אִמְרֵ֣י אֱמֶ֑ת לְהָשִׁ֥יב אֲמָרִ֥ים אֱ֝מֶ֗ת לְשֹׁלְחֶֽיךָ׃ פRead the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Proverbs 22:21
- Luke 1:3it seemed good to me also, having followed all things closely for some time past, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus,
- John 20:31but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.
- 1 John 5:13I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life.
- 1 Peter 3:15but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect,
Commentaries on Proverbs 22:21
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 21That I might make thee know the certainty of the words of truth - These are words or doctrines of truth: They are true in themselves. Come from the God of truth. 3. Are truly fulfilled to all that believe. These words of truth are certain, קשט koshet, they are not of dubious or difficult interpretation; they point directly to the great end for which God gave them; they promise, and they are fulfilled. He who pleads them by faith, receives their…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 21To them that send unto thee - Better as in the margin; compare Proverbs 10:26. The man who has learned the certainty of the words of truth will learn to observe it in all that men commit to him.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. 2121. Specially he desires to secure accuracy, so that his pupil may teach others.Read the comment
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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
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