Proverbs 22:21

In 11 translations

BSB

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

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?

WEB

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

ASV

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

LSV

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

YLT

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

DBY

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?

DRC

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

GNV

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

JPS

That I might make thee know the certainty of the words of truth, that thou mightest bring back words of truth to them that send thee?

LXXE

I therefore teach thee truth, and knowledge good to hear; that thou mayest answer words of truth to them that question thee.See 1 Pet. 3. 15.

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Words in brackets are English the glossers added; the Hebrew has no word for them, and they can carry a choice of tense or meaning.

Original-language editions

WLC

לְהוֹדִֽיעֲךָ֗ קֹ֭שְׁטְ אִמְרֵ֣י אֱמֶ֑ת לְהָשִׁ֥יב אֲמָרִ֥ים אֱ֝מֶ֗ת לְשֹׁלְחֶֽיךָ׃We read one or more accents in L differently from BHQ.

LXX-Br

Διδάσκω οὖν σε ἀληθῆ λόγον, καὶ γνῶσιν ἀγαθὴν ὑπακούειν, τοῦ ἀποκρίνεσθαί σε λόγους ἀληθείας τοῖς προβαλλομένοις σοι.

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

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Cross-references most cited first

• Luke 1:3–4Therefore, having carefully investigated everything from the beginning, it seemed good also to me to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, so that you may know the certainty of the things you…
• 1 Peter 3:15But 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,
• 1 John 5:13I 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.
• John 20:31But 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.

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