Proverbs 22:17-21

Thirty Sayings of the Wise

17

Saying 1

17 Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise— apply your mind to my knowledge—

18 for it is pleasing when you keep them within you and they are constantly on your lips.

19 So that your trust may be in the LORD, I instruct you today—yes, you.

20 Have I not written for you thirty sayings ^[a] about counsel and knowledge,

21 to show you true and reliable words, that you may soundly answer those 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.

Footnotes

• [a] Or written for you excellent sayings or written for you three times