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Proverbs 22:12
The eyes of the Lord preserve knowledge: and the words of the unjust are overthrown.
Proverbs 22:12 · Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner)
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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 is inclined to mercy, shall be blessed: for of his bread he hath given to the poor. He that maketh presents, shall purchase victory and honour: but he carrieth away the souls of the receivers.
10 Cast out the scoffer, and contention shall go out with him, and quarrels and reproaches shall cease.
11 He that loveth cleanness of heart, for the grace of his lips shall have the king for his friend.
12 The eyes of the Lord preserve knowledge: and the words of the unjust are overthrown.
13 The slothful man saith: There is a lion without, I shall be slain in the midst of the streets.
14 The mouth of a strange woman is a deep pit: he whom the Lord is angry with, shall fall into it.
15 Folly is bound up in the heart of a child, and the rod of correction shall drive it away.
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