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Proverbs 22:21

Truth and honestyWisdom

19 That thy trust may be in the LORD, I have made known to thee this day, even to thee.

20 Have 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?

22 Rob not the poor, because he is poor: neither oppress the afflicted in the gate:

23 For the LORD will plead their cause, and spoil the soul of those that spoiled 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

    It 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,

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  • 1 Peter 3:15

    But 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:

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  • 1 John 5:13

    These 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.

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  • John 20:31

    But 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.

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