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Proverbs 22

Proverbs 22:21

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

Modern
…to show you true and reliable words, that you may soundly answer those who sent you?
Traditional
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?
Literal
…to make you know the truth of the words of faithfulness, to return words of faithfulness to those sending you?
Latin
…ut ostenderem tibi firmitatem et eloquia veritatis, respondere ex his illis qui miserunt te.

Interlinear

Hebrew
English
…to show you true and reliable words, that you may soundly answer those who sent 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.

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Wisdom

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Archaeology and the Bible Proverbs, Book of

Topics

Instruction: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Wisdom: Spiritual: Unclassified Scriptures Relating to Word of God: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To