Proverbs 22:17-21

17 Listen carefully to what wise people say; pay attention to what I am teaching you.

18 It will be good to keep these things in mind so that you are ready to repeat them.

19 I am teaching them to you now so that you will put your trust in the Lord.

20 I have written thirty sayings for you, which give knowledge and good advice.

21 I am teaching you true and reliable words so that you can give true answers to anyone who asks.

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.