Proverbs 22:12

The eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge, and he overthroweth the words of the transgressor.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 22:12

BSB
The LORD's eyes keep watch over knowledge, but He frustrates the words of the faithless.
AKJV
The eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge, and he overthrows the words of the transgressor.
CPDV
The eyes of the Lord watch over knowledge. And the words of the iniquitous are supplanted.
ERV
The eyes of the LORD preserve him that hath knowledge, but he overthroweth the words of the treacherous man.
NHEB
The eyes of the LORD watch over knowledge; but he frustrates the words of the unfaithful.
SMT
The eyes of Jehovah guarded knowledge, and he will overthrow the words of him transgressing.

Commentary for Proverbs 22:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 22:12
Summary
God protects knowledge and destroys deceivers
Event
God protecting knowledge and opposing wrongdoing
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom