Proverbs 22:12
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The eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge, and he overthroweth the words of the transgressor.
- King James Bible "Authorized Version", Cambridge Edition
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Other Translations of Proverbs 22:12
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
The eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge, But He overthrows the words of the treacherous man.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
The eyes of Jehovah preserve `him that hath' knowledge; But he overthroweth the words of the treacherous man.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The eyes of the Lord keep knowledge, but by him the acts of the false man will be overturned.
- Basic English Bible
The eyes of Jehovah preserve knowledge; but he overthroweth the words of the unfaithful.
- Darby Bible
The eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge, and he overthroweth the words of the transgressor.
- Webster's Bible
The eyes of Yahweh watch over knowledge; but he frustrates the words of the unfaithful.
- World English Bible
The eyes of Jehovah have kept knowledge, And He overthroweth the words of the treacherous.
- Youngs Literal Bible
The eyes of the LORD preserve him that hath knowledge, but He overthroweth the words of the faithless man.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
View Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 22:12
22:12 Preserve - God by the watchful eye of his providence maintains and defends. Knowledge - Men of knowledge, knowing and good men. The matters - All his hopes, enterprizes, and concerns.
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