Proverbs 22:20

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

Have I not written for you thirty sayings about counsel and knowledge,

American Standard Version (1901)

Have not I written unto thee excellent things Of counsels and knowledge,

Bible in Basic English

Have I not put in writing for you thirty sayings, with wise suggestions and knowledge,

Douay-Rheims 1899

Behold I have described it to thee three manner of ways, in thoughts and knowledge:

Free Bible Version

Haven't I written down for you thirty sayings of advice and wisdom?

Geneva Bible 1599

Haue not I written vnto thee three times in counsels and knowledge,

King James (Authorized) Version

Have not I written to thee excellent things in counsels and knowledge,

One Unity Resource Bible

Haven’t I written to you thirty excellent things of counsel and knowledge,

Translation for Translators

I have written [RHQ] 30 ◄sayings/things that wise people have said► from which you will receive good advice and you will be able you to know many good/useful things.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Have I not written for you thirty sayings of instruction and knowledge,

Noah Webster Bible

Have not I written to thee excellent things in counsels and knowledge,

World English Bible

Haven’t I written to you thirty excellent things of counsel and knowledge,

Young's Literal Translation

Have I not written to thee three times With counsels and knowledge?

Context

Saying 1

¹⁹So that your trust may be in the LORD, I instruct you today—yes, you. ²⁰Have I not written for you thirty sayings about counsel and knowledge, ²¹to show you true and reliable words, that you may soundly answer those who sent you?

Summary

In Proverbs 22:20, the writer urges the reader to pay attention to the wise teachings and advice shared, emphasizing the importance of gaining knowledge and understanding. By listening and internalizing these words of wisdom, one can grow in discernment and make sound decisions in life. This verse highlights the value of seeking wisdom and guidance from those who are knowledgeable and experienced, leading to a path of righteousness and success. Ultimately, the verse encourages a teachable spirit and a willingness to learn from the insights of others for personal growth and development.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

excellent things--or probably of former times. counsels and knowledge--both advice and instruction.

John Gill Bible Commentary

Have not I written to thee excellent things,.... In the Scriptures. Some render it, "three things" (c); and think that Solomon refers to the three divisions of the Scriptures among the Jews, the law, the prophets, and holy writings; so Jarchi; but some of those writings then were not: or to the three books wrote by him; the Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Songs. Others render it, "in a threefold way" (d), as the Targum and several versions; that is, in various ways, in different forms and styles, in order the better to inform and instruct. But it is best, with Kimchi, Gersom, and Ben Melech, to render it, "excellent things", as we do; such are the truths of the Gospel; they are more excellent than those that are only known by the light of nature, or by the law of Moses: such as suspect the love and grace of God; the person and offices of Christ; peace, pardon, righteousness, atonement, life and salvation, by him. And these are said to lie in counsels and knowledge; in disclosing the counsels of God, according to which they are; in giving the best of counsels to men; to perishing sinners, to look to Christ for salvation; to naked ones, to buy of him white raiment, or the robe of his righteousness; to guilty and filthy ones, to apply to his blood for pardon and cleansing; to hungry and thirsty ones, to come unto him for food, the bread of life, and water of life; and to weary ones, to him for rest; and all to do their duty both to God and men: and they also respect knowledge; the knowledge of divine and heavenly things; the knowledge of God in Christ, and of his perfections, as displayed in his salvation; the knowledge of Christ, what he is in himself, what he has done for his people, and is unto them; and especially the knowledge of salvation by him; all which the Gospel is a means of. (c) "terna", Montanus, Vatablus, so Jarchi. (d) Sept. "tripticiter", V. L. and Arabic version; "tribus vicibus", Baynus, Targum and Syriac version; "triplici filo et nexa", Schultens; "triplicata", Cocceius.

Proverbs 22:20

Saying 1

Scripture
Sermons
Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

Have I not written for you thirty sayings about counsel and knowledge,

American Standard Version (1901)

Have not I written unto thee excellent things Of counsels and knowledge,

Bible in Basic English

Have I not put in writing for you thirty sayings, with wise suggestions and knowledge,

Douay-Rheims 1899

Behold I have described it to thee three manner of ways, in thoughts and knowledge:

Free Bible Version

Haven't I written down for you thirty sayings of advice and wisdom?

Geneva Bible 1599

Haue not I written vnto thee three times in counsels and knowledge,

King James (Authorized) Version

Have not I written to thee excellent things in counsels and knowledge,

One Unity Resource Bible

Haven’t I written to you thirty excellent things of counsel and knowledge,

Translation for Translators

I have written [RHQ] 30 ◄sayings/things that wise people have said► from which you will receive good advice and you will be able you to know many good/useful things.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Have I not written for you thirty sayings of instruction and knowledge,

Noah Webster Bible

Have not I written to thee excellent things in counsels and knowledge,

World English Bible

Haven’t I written to you thirty excellent things of counsel and knowledge,

Young's Literal Translation

Have I not written to thee three times With counsels and knowledge?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

excellent things--or probably of former times. counsels and knowledge--both advice and instruction.

John Gill Bible Commentary

Proverbs 22:20

Verse

Context

Saying 1

Summary

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes

Proverbs 22:20

Saying 1

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes