Proverbs 22:21 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

That thou mightest answer the words of truth to them that send unto thee? — This rendering is somewhat doubtful, but seems to give the best sense to the passage. The scholar is to be instructed not for his own profit alone, but in order that he may be able to teach others also. (Comp. 1 Peter 3:15.)