These words are the wise teachings of Solomon, the son of David. Solomon was the king of Israel.
Proverbs 22:21 - Easy To Read Version These words will teach you true and important things. Then you can give good answers to the one that sent you. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 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 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) 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 Their purpose is to teach you true, reliable words, so you can report back reliably to those who sent you. Catholic Public Domain Version 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 That I might shew thee the certainty, and the words of truth, to answer out of these to them that sent thee. |
These words are the wise teachings of Solomon, the son of David. Solomon was the king of Israel.
These words will teach people to develop their minds in the right way—people will learn the right way to be honest, fair, and good.
A messenger that can be trusted is worth much to the people who send him. He is like cool water during the hot days of harvest.
The Teacher tried very hard to find the right words. And he wrote the teachings that are true and dependable.
But these things are written so that you can believe that Jesus is the Christ, {\cf2\super [268]} the Son of God. Then, by believing, you can have life through his name.
But you should keep the Lord Christ holy in your hearts. Always be ready to answer every person who asks you to explain about the hope you have.
The children of your sister {\cf2\super [5]} who was chosen by God send you their love.