Devine Scripture

Proverbs 22:20

Proverbs chapter 22 · verse 20 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Have not I written unto thee excellent things Of counsels and knowledge,

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Have not I written to thee excellent things in counsels and knowledge,

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Have not I written unto thee excellent things Of counsels and knowledge,

Context

v.19That thy trust may be in Jehovah, I have madethemknown to thee this day, even to thee.

v.20This passage

v.21To make thee know the certainty of the words of truth, That thou mayest carry back words of truth to them that send thee?

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Hosea 8:12

    I wrote for him the ten thousand things of my law; but they are counted as a strange thing.

  • 2 Timothy 3:15

    and that from a babe thou hast known the sacred writings which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

  • 2 Peter 1:19

    And we have the word of prophecy made more sure; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day-star arise in your hearts:

  • Psalms 12:6

    The words of Jehovah are pure words; As silver tried in a furnace on the earth, Purified seven times.

  • Proverbs 8:6

    Hear, for I will speak excellent things; And the opening of my lips shall be right things.