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?Answer — That thou mayst be able to give solid, and satisfactory answers. read more
Rob not the poor, because he is poor: neither oppress the afflicted in the gate:In the gate — Under pretence of justice. read more
For the LORD will plead their cause, and spoil the soul of those that spoiled them.Spoil the soul — Take away not only their goods but their lives too. read more
19, 20. Made known… excellent things The latter verse should probably read: Have I not written to thee heretofore concerning counsel and knowledge? The reference is supposed to be to the previous efforts for the pupil’s edification, especially to the first part of the book, where the mode of address is, like the present, exceedingly direct. read more
21. The words of truth The meaning is commonly supposed to be, that the pupil has been taught to discriminate between that which is true and good on the one hand, and false and evil on the other. So that he shall be capable of giving sound advice to those who consult him, and to manage the most difficult affairs to the satisfaction of those who employ him; as when a person is employed as an ambassador for a prince, or intrusted with any important agency for others. Them that send unto... read more
22, 23. Neither oppress… in the gate The “gate” was the place of public resort, where courts were held, and causes tried and decided. The rich are forbidden to take, in judicial proceedings, such advantage of the poor or weak as their position and wealth may give them: and judges are warned against favouring the strong at the expense of the weak. Jehovah looks with especial displeasure on such unjust dealings. He is the advocate and patron of the poor and oppressed, and by his providence... read more
24. Make no friendship (have no companionship) with an angry man One of violent temper a passionate man. read more
25. Lest thou learn his ways We are apt to become assimilated to those with whom we keep company. read more
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Proverbs 22:20
Have not I written to thee excellent things in counsels and knowledge,In counsels and knowledge — In counsels which proceed from found knowledge. read more