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Proverbs 22:21

Truth and honestyWisdom

19 So that your trust may be in the LORD, I instruct you today—yes, you.

20 Have I not written for you thirty sayings about counsel and knowledge,

to show you true and reliable words, that you may soundly answer those who sent you?

22 Do not rob a poor man because he is poor, and do not crush the afflicted at the gate,

23 for the LORD will take up their case and will plunder those who rob them.

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BSB
to show you true and reliable words, that you may soundly answer those who sent you?
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?
WEB
To teach you truth, reliable words, to give sound answers to the ones who sent you?
ASV
To make thee know the certainty of the words of truth, That thou mayest carry back words of truth to them that send thee?
DARBY
that I might make thee know the certainty of the words of truth; that thou mightest carry back words of truth to them that send thee?
BLB
to make you know the truth of the words of faithfulness, to return words of faithfulness to those sending you?
ÅB
for å kunngjøre deg det som rett er, sannhets ord, så du kan svare dem som sender deg, med sanne ord?
OTB
for å lære deg sanne og pålitelige ord, så du kan gi et korrekt svar til de som sendte deg?
B1930
for å kunngjøre dig det som rett er, sannhets ord, så du kan svare dem som sender dig, med sanne ord?

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • Luke 1:3–4

    Therefore, having carefully investigated everything from the beginning, it seemed good also to me to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus,

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  • 1 Peter 3:15

    But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect,

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  • 1 John 5:13

    I have written these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know that you have eternal life.

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  • John 20:31

    But 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.

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