Proverbs 22:20
20 Have I not written thirty sayings for you, sayings of counsel and knowledge,
Other Translations of Proverbs 22:20
King James Version
20 Have not I written to thee excellent things in counsels and knowledge,
English Standard Version
20 Have I not written for you thirty sayings of counsel and knowledge,
The Message
20 I'm giving you thirty sterling principles - tested guidelines to live by.
New King James Version
20 Have I not written to you excellent things Of counsels and knowledge,
New Living Translation
20 I have written thirty sayings for you, filled with advice and knowledge.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 22:20
Commentary on Proverbs 22:17-21
(Read Proverbs 22:17-21)
To these words, to this knowledge, the ear must be bowed down, and the heart applied by faith and love. To live a life of delight in God and dependence on him, is the foundation of all practical religion. The way to know the certainty of the word of truth, is to make conscience of our duty.