American Standard Version
"Have not I written unto thee excellent things Of counsels and knowledge, "
— Proverbs 22:20, American Standard Version
“Have not I written to thee excellent things in counsels and knowledge,”
“Haven't I written to you thirty excellent things of counsel and knowledge,”
“Have I not written thirty sayings for you, sayings of counsel and knowledge,”
“Behold I have described it to thee three manner of ways, in thoughts and knowledge:”
“Have I not put in writing for you thirty sayings, with wise suggestions and knowledge,”
“Have not I written to thee excellent things in counsels and knowledge,”
Incline thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, And apply thy heart unto my knowledge.
For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee, If they be established together upon thy lips.
That thy trust may be in Jehovah, I have madethemknown to thee this day, even to thee.
Have not I written unto thee excellent things Of counsels and knowledge,
To make thee know the certainty of the words of truth, That thou mayest carry back words of truth to them that send thee?
Rob not the poor, because he is poor; Neither oppress the afflicted in the gate:
For Jehovah will plead their cause, And despoil of life those that despoil them.