Tree of Life Version
Proverbs 22:21
21to show you true and reliable words, 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?
- 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
19So that your trust may be in Adonai, I made them known to you this day, even you. 20Have I not written to you thirty sayings of admonition and knowledge, to show you true and reliable words, that you may give a true answer to those who sent you? 22Do not rob a poor person because he is poor, nor crush the needy at the gate, 23for Adonai will plead their case, and rob life from those who plunder 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 1:3Therefore it seemed best to me also, because I have carefully investigated everything from the beginning, to write for you an orderly record, most excellent Theophilus,
- John 20:31But these things have been written so that you may believe that Yeshua is Mashiach Ben-Elohim, and that by believing you may have life in His name.
- 1 John 5:13I wrote these things to you who believe in the name of Ben-Elohim, so you may know that you have eternal life.
- 1 Peter 3:15Instead sanctify Messiah as Lord in your hearts. Always be ready to give an answer to anyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you,
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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