Proverbs 22:19–21
That thy trust may be in the Lord, I have made known to thee this day, even to thee.
‖That thy trust may bee in the LORD, I haue made knowen to thee this day, euen to thee.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- ‖Alternative wordingOr, trust thou also.
Have not I written to thee excellent things in counsels and knowledge,
Haue not I written to thee excellent things in counsailes and knowledge:
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?
‖That I might make thee knowe the certainty of the words of truth; that thou mightest answere the words of trueth to them that send vnto thee?
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- ‖Alternative wordingOr, to those that send thee.
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From verse 19
- Psalms 62:8Rank 1 from verse 19
- Isaiah 12:2Rank 2 from verse 19
- Proverbs 3:5Rank 3 from verse 19
- 1 Peter 1:21Rank 4 from verse 19
- Isaiah 26:4Rank 5 from verse 19
- Jeremiah 17:7Rank 6 from verse 19
From verse 20
- 2 Peter 1:19–21Rank 1 from verse 20
19We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:
20Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.
21For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.
19We haue also a more sure word of prophecie, whereunto yee doe well that ye take heede, as vnto a light that shineth in a darke place, vntill the day dawne, and the day starre arise in your hearts:
20Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the Scripture is of any priuate Interpretation:
21For the prophecie came not ‖in olde time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moued by the holy Ghost.
- Proverbs 8:6Rank 2 from verse 20
- 2 Timothy 3:15–17Rank 3 from verse 20
15And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
16All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
17That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.
15And that from a childe thou hast knowen the holy Scriptures, which are able to make thee wise vnto saluation through faith which is in Christ Iesus.
16All Scripture is giuen by inspiration of God, & is profitable for doctrine, for reproofe, for correction, for instrution in righteousnesse,
17That the man of God may be perfect, ‖throughly furnished vnto all good workes.
- Psalms 12:6Rank 4 from verse 20
- Hosea 8:12Rank 5 from verse 20
From verse 21
- 1 Peter 3:15Rank 1 from verse 21
15But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:
15But sanctifie the Lord God in your hearts, & be ready alwayes to giue an answere to euery man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you, with meekenesse and ‖feare:
- Luke 1:3–4Rank 2 from verse 21
3It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus,
4That thou mightest know the certainty of those things, wherein thou hast been instructed.
3It seemed good to me also, hauing had perfect vnderstanding of things from the very first, to write vnto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus,
4That thou mightest know the certainetie of those things wherein thou hast bene instructed.
- 1 John 5:13Rank 3 from verse 21
13These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.
13These things haue I written vnto you that beleeue on the Name of the Sonne of God, that ye may know, that ye haue eternall life, and that yee may beleeue on the Name of the Sonne of God.
- John 20:31Rank 4 from verse 21
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Proverbs 22:19
Sense 1: Confidence or reliance placed in a person or thing. Sense 2: To rely upon, confide in, or place confidence in. Sense 3: Something committed to another's care or charge.
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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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The divine name of the living God, also named JEHOVAH.
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Formed, caused, prepared, appointed, or brought into a stated condition.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Recognized, understood, perceived, acknowledged, or made evident.
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Sense 1: Light or the period of light between morning and evening, as distinguished from night. Sense 2: A complete daily cycle. Sense 3: A specified time, occasion, period, age, or season.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
1. Used to emphasize, include, or precisely identify what is meant: indeed, precisely, or namely. 2. Used to mark a boundary, endpoint, or full reach in place, time, or degree: up to, as far as, or through. 3. In ‘even as,’ ‘even so,’ and like constructions, just as, exactly so, or in the same manner. 4. The evening, or close of day. 5. Equal, level, identical, balanced, or uniform.
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Proverbs 22:20
Past-tense or past-participial form of write (to set down, record, or communicate in letters or writing).
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Of surpassing worth, goodness, or quality.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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Understanding or awareness gained by knowing; recognition; what is known.
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Proverbs 22:21
Sense 1: Power or strength. Sense 2: An auxiliary expressing possibility or permission.
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To form, create, produce, cause, appoint, perform, or render into a stated condition.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893
To perceive, understand, recognize, experience, or be assured of something.
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Sure truth, fixed fact, definite knowledge, or freedom from doubt.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Spoken or written expressions, sayings, statements, messages, commands, promises, reports, or units of meaningful speech.
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1. That which is true; conformity to fact or reality. 2. Faithfulness. 3. God's revealed word.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
The singular second-person subject pronoun, meaning you when directly addressing one person, being, or individually treated addressee.
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Sense 1: A reply or response. Sense 2: As a verb, to reply, respond, or give account.
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18For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee; they shall withal be fitted in thy lips.
18†For it is a pleasant thing, if thou keepe them within thee; they shall withall be fitted in thy lippes.
19That thy trust may be in the Lord, I have made known to thee this day, even to thee.
19‖That thy trust may bee in the LORD, I haue made knowen to thee this day, euen to thee.
Selected passage20Have not I written to thee excellent things in counsels and knowledge,
20Haue not I written to thee excellent things in counsailes and knowledge:
Selected passage21That 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?
21‖That I might make thee knowe the certainty of the words of truth; that thou mightest answere the words of trueth to them that send vnto thee?
Selected passage22Rob not the poor, because he is poor: neither oppress the afflicted in the gate:
22*Rob not the poore because he is poore, neither oppresse the afflicted in the gate.