Proverbs 22:21
“That I might make thee knowe the certainty of the words of truth; that thou mightest answere the words of trueth to them that send vnto thee?”
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Proverbs 22:21 Context
19That thy trust may bee in the Lord, I haue made knowen to thee this day, euen to thee. 20Haue not I written to thee excellent things in counsailes and knowledge: 21That I might make thee knowe the certainty of the words of truth; that thou mightest answere the words of trueth to them that send vnto thee? 22Rob not the poore because he is poore, neither oppresse the afflicted in the gate. 23For the Lord will plead their cause, and spoile the soule of those that spoiled them.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 22:21
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?
- King James Version
To make you know the certainty of the words of truth That you may correctly answer him who sent you?
- New American Standard Version (1995)
To make thee know the certainty of the words of truth, That thou mayest carry back words of truth to them that send thee?
- American Standard Version (1901)
To make you see how certain are true words, so that you may give a true answer to those who put questions to you?
- Basic English Bible
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?
- Darby Bible
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 to thee?
- Webster's Bible
To teach you truth, reliable words, to give sound answers to the ones who sent you?
- World English Bible
To cause thee to know the certainty of sayings of truth, To return sayings of truth to those sending thee.
- Youngs Literal Bible
That I might make thee know the certainty of the words of truth, that thou mightest bring back words of truth to them that send thee?
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 22:21
22:21 Answer - That thou mayst be able to give solid, and satisfactory answers.