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Proverbs 22

Proverbs 22:19

Thirty Sayings of the Wise · Proverbs 22:17–29
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Translations

Modern
So that your trust may be in the LORD, I instruct you today—yes, you.
Traditional
That thy trust may be in the Lord, I have made known to thee this day, even to thee.
Literal
For your trust to be in YHWH, I have caused you to know this day—even you.
Latin
…ut sit in Domino fiducia tua, unde et ostendi eam tibi hodie.

Original

Hebrew
English
So that your trust may be in the LORD, I instruct you today—yes, you.

Notes

Proverbs 22:17–21

Like the prologue in the book of Proverbs (Proverbs 1:2–7) and the introductions to the individual discourses (see Proverbs 1:8–9; 2:1–11), this section starts by encouraging listening. This wisdom goes beyond practical advice; it aims to inspire trust in the Lord.

Proverbs 22:17–24:22

This section is attributed to a group known as the wise, but their identity is unknown. There is a mention of thirty sayings (Proverbs 22:20). The wisdom sayings that follow can be divided into thirty sections. These sections are similar to an Egyptian work called the Instruction of Amenemope, which is also divided into thirty chapters.

Theme notes and profiles

Trusting God in the Psalms Wisdom

Glossary

Archaeology and the Bible Proverbs, Book of

Topics

Faith: General Scriptures Concerning Instruction: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Wisdom: Spiritual: Unclassified Scriptures Relating to