💡WEB · Proverbs 22:20
What does Proverbs 22:20 mean?
"Haven’t I written to you thirty excellent things of counsel and knowledge,"
— Proverbs 22:20 (World English Bible)
Surrounding context
Turn your ear, and listen to the words of the wise. Apply your heart to my teaching.
For it is a pleasant thing if you keep them within you, if all of them are ready on your lips.
I teach you today, even you, So that your trust may be in Yahweh.
Haven’t I written to you thirty excellent things of counsel and knowledge,
To teach you truth, reliable words, to give sound answers to the ones who sent you?
Don’t exploit the poor, because he is poor; and don’t crush the needy in court;
for Yahweh will plead their case, and plunder the life of those who plunder them.
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Biblical perspective
What does 222 mean in the Bible?
If you've been seeing 222 and searching for its spiritual meaning, the Bible doesn't use number patterns as divine signals — but it does speak clearly about God's faithfulness and timing.
Lamentations 2:22 and Revelation 22:20 are real verses. The Revelation passage — "Come, Lord Jesus" — is one of the most striking short prayers in all of Scripture.
Revelation 22:20
"He who testifies these things says, 'Yes, I come quickly.' Amen! Yes, come, Lord Jesus."
2 Corinthians 1:20
"For however many are the promises of God, in him is the 'Yes.' Therefore also through him is the 'Amen,' to the glory of God through us."
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