Proverbs 22:21
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 22:21 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 22:21 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "That I might make thee know the certainty of the words of truth; that thou mightest answer the words of truth to them th..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 22:21 — KJV
“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? to them...: or, to those that send thee?”
— Proverbs 22:21 (KJV)
Proverbs 22:21 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 22:21
“That thou mightest know the certainty of those things, wherein thou hast been instructed.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 22:21: might, know, certainty
“And Eliab his eldest brother heard when he spake unto the men; and Eliab's anger was kindled against David, and he said, Why camest thou down hither? and with whom hast thou left those few sheep in the wilderness? I know thy pride, and the naughtiness of thine heart; for thou art come down that thou mightest see the battle.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 22:21: might, know, mightest
“But as for me, this secret is not revealed to me for any wisdom that I have more than any living, but for their sakes that shall make known the interpretation to the king, and that thou mightest know the thoughts of thy heart. but for...: or, but for the intent that the interpretation may be made known to the king”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 22:21: might, make, know
“Send one of you, and let him fetch your brother, and ye shall be kept in prison, that your words may be proved, whether there be any truth in you: or else by the life of Pharaoh surely ye are spies. kept...: Heb. bound”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 22:21: words, truth, send
“And he said, Hear now my words: If there be a prophet among you, I the LORD will make myself known unto him in a vision, and will speak unto him in a dream.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 22:21: make, know, words
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