Proverbs 22:12
“The eyes of the Lord preserue knowledge, and he ouerthroweth the words of the transgressour.”
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Proverbs 22:12 Context
10Cast out the scorner, and contention shall goe out; yea strife, and reproch shall cease. 11He that loueth purenesse of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend. 12The eyes of the Lord preserue knowledge, and he ouerthroweth the words of the transgressour. 13The slothfull man sayth, There is a lyon without, I shall be slaine in the streetes. 14The mouth of strange women is a deepe pit: he that is abhorred of the Lord shall fall therein.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 22:12
The eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge, and he overthroweth the words of the transgressor.
- King James Version
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
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.