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

19That thy trust may be in Yhwh, I have made known to thee this day, even to thee. 20Have not I written to thee excellent things in counsels and knowledge, 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? 22Rob not the poor, because he is poor: neither oppress the afflicted in the gate: 23For Yhwh will plead their cause, and spoil the soul of those that spoiled them.

Proverbs 22:21 word by word

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

• 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 1:3It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus,
• John 20:31But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.
• 1 John 5:13These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.
• 1 Peter 3:15But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:

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