Devine Scripture

Proverbs 22:21

Proverbs chapter 22 · verse 21 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.20Have not I written unto thee excellent things Of counsels and knowledge,

v.21This passage

v.22Rob not the poor, because he is poor; Neither oppress the afflicted in the gate:

Cross references

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

  • 1 Peter 3:15

    but sanctify in your hearts Christ as Lord: being ready always to give answer to every man that asketh you a reason concerning the hope that is in you, yet with meekness and fear:

  • Luke 1:3

    it seemed good to me also, having traced the course of all things accurately from the first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus;

  • 1 John 5:13

    These things have I written unto you, that ye may know that ye have eternal life, even unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God.

  • John 20:31

    but these are written, that ye may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye may have life in his name.