Proverbs 22:21 Parallel Translations

in order to teach you the words of truth so that you can give an accurate report to those who send you?(GOD'S WORD®)

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?

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?

BBE:

To make you see how certain are true words, so that you may give a true answer to those who put questions to you?

DBY:

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?

ERV:

To make thee know the certainty of the words of truth, that thou mayest carry back words of truth to them that send thee?

JPS:

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?

WBS:

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?

WEB:

To teach you truth, reliable words, to give sound answers to the ones who sent you?

YLT:

To cause thee to know the certainty of sayings of truth, To return sayings of truth to those sending thee.

Proverbs 22:21 Cross References

XREF:

Proverbs 25:13 Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest Is a faithful messenger to those who send him, For he refreshes the soul of his masters.

Luke 1:3 it seemed fitting for me as well, having investigated everything carefully from the beginning, to write it out for you in consecutive order, most excellent Theophilus;

Luke 1:4 so that you may know the exact truth about the things you have been taught.

1 Peter 3:15 but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence; (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

WES:

22:21 Answer - That thou mayst be able to give solid, and satisfactory answers.

MHC:

22:17-21. 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. 22,23. He that robs and oppresses the poor, does so at his peril. And if men will not appear for them, God will. 24,25. Our corrupt hearts have so much tinder in them, that it is dangerous to have to do with those that throw about the sparks of their passion.

CONC:

TRUE Bring Carry Cause Certainty Correctly Mayest Mightest Ones Questions Reliable Return Sayings Sending Teach Truth

Answers Carry Cause Certainty Correctly Mayest Mightest Ones Questions Reliable Right Sayings Sending Show Sound Teach Teaching True. Truth Words

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