Proverbs 22:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 22:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 22:20 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Have not I written to thee excellent things in counsels and knowledge," Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 22:20 — KJV
“Have not I written to thee excellent things in counsels and knowledge,”
— Proverbs 22:20 (KJV)
Proverbs 22:20 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 22:20
“Thou art wearied in the multitude of thy counsels. Let now the astrologers, the stargazers, the monthly prognosticators, stand up, and save thee from these things that shall come upon thee. astrologers: Heb. viewers of the heavens the monthly...: Heb. that give knowledge concerning the months”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 22:20: things, counsels, knowledge
“And the rest of the acts of Solomon, and all that he did, and his wisdom, are they not written in the book of the acts of Solomon? acts: or, words, or, things”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 22:20: written, things
“Who is he that hideth counsel without knowledge? therefore have I uttered that I understood not; things too wonderful for me, which I knew not.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 22:20: things, knowledge
“Sing unto the LORD; for he hath done excellent things: this is known in all the earth.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 22:20: excellent, things
“O LORD, thou art my God; I will exalt thee, I will praise thy name; for thou hast done wonderful things; thy counsels of old are faithfulness and truth.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 22:20: things, counsels
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