Proverbs 22:21 “to show you true and reliable words, that you may soundly answer those…”

Proverbs 22:21

to show you true and reliable words, that you may soundly answer those who sent you?

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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?

World English Bible

To teach you truth, reliable words, to give sound answers to the ones who sent you?

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

That I might shewe thee the assurance of the wordes of trueth to answere the wordes of trueth to them that sende to thee?

Darby Translation

that I might make thee know the certainty of the words of truth; that thou mightest carry back words of truth to them that send thee?

Young's Literal Translation

To cause thee to know the certainty of sayings of truth, To return sayings of truth to those sending thee.

Bible in Basic English

To make you see how certain are true words, so that you may give a true answer to those who put questions to you?

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Cross references

“I”

John 20:31 1 John 5:13 Luke 1:3 Luke 1:4

John 20:31 · BSB

But these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name.

1 John 5:13 · BSB

I have written these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know that you have eternal life.

Luke 1:3 · BSB

Therefore, having carefully investigated everything from the beginning, it seemed good also to me to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus,

Luke 1:4 · BSB

so that you may know the certainty of the things you have been taught.

“answer”

1 Peter 3:15

1 Peter 3:15 · BSB

But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect,

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

20Have I not written for you thirty sayings about counsel and knowledge,

22Do not rob a poor man because he is poor, and do not crush the afflicted at the gate,

Read Proverbs 22