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Proverbs 22:12
The eyes of Jehovah preserve knowledge; but he overthroweth the words of the unfaithful.
Proverbs 22:12 · Darby Bible
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Proverbs 22:12 in other translations
The eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge, and he overthroweth the words of the transgressor.
The LORD’s eyes keep watch over knowledge, but He frustrates the words of the faithless.
The LORD’s eyes watch over knowledge, but he frustrates the words of the unfaithful.
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In context
9 He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed, for he giveth of his bread to the poor.
10 Cast out the scorner, and contention will depart, and strife and ignominy shall cease.
11 He that loveth pureness of heart, upon whose lips is grace, the king is his friend.
12 The eyes of Jehovah preserve knowledge; but he overthroweth the words of the unfaithful.
13 The sluggard saith, There is a lion without, I shall be killed in the streets!
14 The mouth of strange women is a deep ditch: he with whom Jehovah is displeased shall fall therein.
15 Folly is bound in the heart of a child; the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
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