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

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Other Translations for Proverbs 22:21

BSB

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

AKJV

That I might make you know the certainty of the words of truth; that you might answer the words of truth to them that send to you?

CPDV

so that I might reveal to you, firmly and with words of truth, in order to respond about these things to those who sent you.

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?

NHEB

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

SMT

To cause thee to know the truth of the words of truth; to turn back the words of truth to those sending thee?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 22:21

ThatImightmaketheeknowH3045VerbthecertaintyH7189Noun MasculineofthewordsH561Noun MasculineoftruthH571thatthoumightestanswerH7725VerbthewordsH561Noun MasculineoftruthH571tothemthatsendH7971Verbuntothee

Commentary for Proverbs 22:21

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Proverbs 22:21

Summary

Enabling recognition of reliable information

Event

Teaching reliability of instruction

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC