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Proverbs 22:12

World English Bible

Yahweh’s eyes watch over knowledge;
but he frustrates the words of the unfaithful.

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Proverbs 22:12 in other translations

The eyes of Jehovah preserve him that hath knowledge; But he overthroweth the words of the treacherous man.

Proverbs 22:12 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 22:12 in context

  1. 10Drive out the mocker, and strife will go out;
    yes, quarrels and insults will stop.
  2. 11He who loves purity of heart and speaks gracefully
    is the king’s friend.
  3. 12Yahweh’s eyes watch over knowledge;
    but he frustrates the words of the unfaithful.
  4. 13The sluggard says, “There is a lion outside!
    I will be killed in the streets!”
  5. 14The mouth of an adulteress is a deep pit.
    He who is under Yahweh’s wrath will fall into it.