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?
• 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?
• 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?

Context of Proverbs 22:21

19I am teaching you today—yes, you— so you will trust in the Lord. 20I have written thirty sayings for you, filled with advice and knowledge. In this way, you may know the truth and take an accurate report to those who sent you. 22Don’t rob the poor just because you can, or exploit the needy in court. 23For the Lord is their defender. He will ruin anyone who ruins them.

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 1:3Having carefully investigated everything from the beginning, I also have decided to write an accurate account for you, most honorable Theophilus,
• John 20:31But these are written so that you may continue to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing in him you will have life by the power of his name.
• 1 John 5:13I have written this to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know you have eternal life.
• 1 Peter 3:15Instead, you must worship Christ as Lord of your life. And if someone asks about your hope as a believer, always be ready to explain it.

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