Proverbs 22:20
What does Proverbs 22:20 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 22:20 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Have not I written unto thee excellent things Of counsels and knowledge,
KJV
King James Version · 1611Have not I written to thee excellent things in counsels and knowledge,
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Have not I written unto thee excellent things Of counsels and knowledge,
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Have I not put in writing for you thirty sayings, with wise suggestions and knowledge,
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Have I not written to thee three times With counsels and knowledge?
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Behold I have described it to thee three manner of ways, in thoughts and knowledge:
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Have not I written to thee excellent things, in counsels and knowledge,
Context
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.
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