Proverbs 22:21 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

²¹ to show you what is right and true, so that you may give a true answer to those who sent you?

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

²¹ 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?

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

²¹ To make you know the certainty of the words of truth, that you may give a true answer to those who sent you? [Luke 1:3, 4.]

American Standard Version (1901)

²¹ To make thee know the certainty of the words of truth, That thou mayest carry back words of truth to them that send thee?

Common English Bible

²¹ Their purpose is to teach you true, reliable words, so you can report back reliably to those who sent you.

Catholic Public Domain Version

²¹ so that I might reveal to you, firmly and with words of truth, in order to respond about these things to those who sent you.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

²¹ That I might shew thee the certainty, and the words of truth, to answer out of these to them that sent thee.

Proverbs 22:21 Cross References

Proverbs 1:1

The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel:

Proverbs 1:3

for gaining instruction in wise dealing, righteousness, justice, and equity;

Proverbs 25:13

Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest are faithful messengers to those who send them; they refresh the spirit of their masters.

Ecclesiastes 12:10

The Teacher sought to find pleasing words, and he wrote words of truth plainly.

John 20:31

But these are written so that you may continue to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that through believing you may have life in his name.

1 Peter 3:15

but in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be ready to make your defense to anyone who demands from you an accounting for the hope that is in you,

1 John 5:13

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