7d • Wisdom
Confidence in Truth
‘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.’ Proverbs 22:21
Proverbs 22:21 reveals God’s desire not only to inform His people, but to establish them in confidence and reliability. Scripture presents truth as something that can be known with certainty, not guessed at or endlessly questioned. God gives wisdom so that His people may stand firm in what is true and speak with clarity when called upon.
This assurance is echoed throughout Scripture. John 17:17 records Jesus praying, “Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth,” grounding certainty not in human reasoning but in God’s revealed word. Likewise, Psalm 119:160 affirms, “Thy word is true from the beginning,” showing that truth is consistent, stable, and trustworthy across time.
The purpose of knowing truth is not private confidence alone, but faithful witness. Proverbs 22:21 speaks of answering others with truth, implying responsibility. Second Timothy 2:15 captures this calling when it urges, “Study to shew thyself approved unto God… rightly dividing the word of truth.” Those grounded in certainty are equipped to speak accurately, not react emotionally or speculate carelessly.
Practically, this verse challenges believers to pursue depth rather than surface familiarity with Scripture. Truth must be known before it can be spoken faithfully. Proverbs 14:25 highlights the stakes by saying, “A true witness delivereth souls.” Lives are affected by how truth is handled, and careless words can mislead, while faithful answers can bring clarity and rescue.
Ultimately, Proverbs 22:21 shows that God’s instruction aims to produce trustworthy people. Titus 1:9 describes such a person as one who is “holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught.” When truth is known with certainty, it can be shared with confidence, strengthening others and honoring the God who speaks truth without error.
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