Proverbs 22:21

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?
• English Standard Version (ESV)to make you know what is right and true, that you may give a true answer to those who sent you?
• 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

19So that your trust may be in the Lord, I teach you today, even you. 20Have I not written thirty sayings for you, sayings of counsel and knowledge, teaching you to be honest and to speak the truth, so that you bring back truthful reports to those you serve? 22Do not exploit the poor because they are poor and do not crush the needy in court, 23for the Lord will take up their case and will exact life for life.

Proverbs 22:21 word by word

לְהוֹדִֽיעֲךָ֗ קֹ֭שְׁטְ אִמְרֵ֣י אֱמֶ֑ת לְהָשִׁ֥יב אֲמָרִ֥ים אֱ֝מֶ֗ת לְשֹׁלְחֶֽיךָ׃ פRead the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• That I might make thee knowיָדַעyâda‛ · to knowH3045
• the certaintyקֹשְׁטְqosheţ qoshţ · truthH7189
• of the wordsאֵמֶר'êmer · wordH561
• of truthאֱמֶת'emeth · truth: trueH571
• that thou mightest answerשׁוּבshûb · to return: replyH7725
• to them that sendשָׁלַחshâlach · to send: departH7971

Cross-references for Proverbs 22:21

• Luke 1:3With this in mind, since I myself have carefully investigated everything from the beginning, I too decided to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus,
• John 20:31But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, 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 so that you may know that you have eternal life.
• 1 Peter 3:15But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this 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

Topics related to Proverbs 22:21

• Instruction
• Wisdom
• Word of God

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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