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Proverbs 22:21
To make you see how certain are true words, so that you may give a true answer to those who put questions to you?
Proverbs 22:21 · Bible in Basic English
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Proverbs 22:21 in other translations
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 show you true and reliable words, that you may soundly answer those who sent you?
To teach you truth, reliable words, to give sound answers to the ones who sent you?
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In context
18 For it is a delight to keep them in your heart, to have them ready on your lips.
19 So that your faith may be in the Lord, I have made them clear to you this day, even to you.
20 Have I not put in writing for you thirty sayings, with wise suggestions and knowledge,
21 To make you see how certain are true words, so that you may give a true answer to those who put questions to you?
22 Do not take away the property of the poor man because he is poor, or be cruel to the crushed ones when they come before the judge:
23 For the Lord will give support to their cause, and take the life of those who take their goods.
24 Do not be friends with a man who is given to wrath; do not go in the company of an angry man:
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