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Proverbs 22:21
Proverbs 22:21 is verse 21 of Proverbs chapter 22, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.
Berean Standard Bible
to show you true and reliable words, that you may soundly answer those who sent you?
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?
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Proverbs 22:19–23 · Berean Standard Bible
19 So that your trust may be in the LORD, I instruct you today—yes, you.
20 Have I not written for you thirty sayings about counsel and knowledge,
21 to show you true and reliable words, that you may soundly answer those who sent you?
22 Do not rob a poor man because he is poor, and do not crush the afflicted at the gate,
23 for the LORD will take up their case and will plunder those who rob them.
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Cross-references
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.
Luke 1:3Therefore, having carefully investigated everything from the beginning, it seemed good also to me to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus,
Luke 1:4so that you may know the certainty of the things you have been taught.
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.
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.
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,