Proverbs 22:17-21

Sayings of Those Who Are Wise

17 Pay attention and listen to the sayings of those who are wise. Apply your heart to the sayings I teach.
18 It is pleasing when you keep them in your heart. Have all of them ready on your lips.
19 You are the one I am teaching today. I want you to trust in the Lord.
20 I have written 30 sayings for you. They will give you knowledge and good advice.
21 I am teaching you words that are completely true. Then you can give the right answers to the one who sent you.

Proverbs 22:17-21 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO 1 KINGS 10

This chapter contains an account of the queen of Sheba's visit to King Solomon to her great satisfaction, 1Ki 10:1-13, of Solomon's merchandise and riches, and the magnificence of his court, 1Ki 10:14-23, of the rich presents sent to him, and of the purchase of chariots and horses, and other things, he made, 1Ki 10:24-29.

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