Pro 22:17-21 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Prov 22:17-24:22: 22:17–24:22 This section is ascribed to a group called the wise . Who they were is unknown. There is a reference to thirty sayings (22:20 ), and the wisdom sayings that follow can be divided into thirty sections that are similar to an Egyptian composition called the Instruction of Amenemope, which is also divided into thirty chapters. Summary for Prov 22:17-21: 22:17-21 As with the prologue that opens the book of Proverbs (1:2-7 ) and the introductions to the individual discourses (see 1:8-9 ; 2:1-11 ), this section begins with an encouragement to listen . This wisdom is more than good practical advice—its purpose is to inspire trust in the Lord .

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‏ Proverbs 22:17-21

Summary for Prov 22:17-24:22: 22:17–24:22 ^a This section is ascribed to a group called the wise. Who they were is unknown. There is a reference to thirty sayings (22:20 ^b), and the wisdom sayings that follow can be divided into thirty sections that are similar to an Egyptian composition called the Instruction of Amenemope, which is also divided into thirty chapters.
Summary for Prov 22:17-21: 22:17-21 ^c As with the prologue that opens the book of Proverbs (1:2-7 ^d) and the introductions to the individual discourses (see 1:8-9 ^e; 2:1-11 ^f), this section begins with an encouragement to listen. This wisdom is more than good practical advice—its purpose is to inspire trust in the Lord.
22:20 ^g thirty sayings: Early scribes noticed that the Hebrew word for thirty has been written in an unusual form (shlshwm) rather than the usual form (shlyshym). All the early translations of the Old Testament (e.g., Greek Septuagint, Latin Vulgate, Syriac Peshitta) read it as thirty. Nonetheless, some prefer to translate the word as excellent sayings.