Proverbs 22:21
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?
In context
18 For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee; They shall withal be fitted in thy lips. 19 That thy trust may be in the LORD, I have made known to thee this day, even to thee. 20 Have not I written to thee excellent things In counsels and knowledge, 21 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?
22 Rob not the poor, because he is poor: Neither oppress the afflicted in the gate: 23 For the LORD will plead their cause, And spoil the soul of those that spoiled them.
24 Make no friendship with an angry man; And with a furious man thou shalt not go:
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- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 22:21 in the NIV
teaching you to be honest and to speak the truth, so that you bring back truthful reports to those you serve?
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 22:21 in the ESV
to make you know what is right and true, that you may give a true answer to those who sent you?