Proverbs 22:12
King James Version (KJV)
The eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge, and he overthroweth the words of the transgressor.
In context
10 Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out; yea, strife and reproach shall cease.
11 He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend.
12 The eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge, and he overthroweth the words of the transgressor.
13 The slothful man saith, There is a lion without, I shall be slain in the streets.
14 The mouth of strange women is a deep pit: he that is abhorred of the LORD shall fall therein.
Proverbs 22:12 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- The eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge, and he overthroweth the words of the transgressor.
- WEB World English Bible
- The LORD’s eyes watch over knowledge, but he frustrates the words of the unfaithful.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- The LORD’s eyes keep watch over knowledge, but He frustrates the words of the faithless.
- ASV American Standard Version
- The eyes of Jehovah preserve him that hath knowledge; But he overthroweth the words of the treacherous man.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- The eyes of Jehovah have kept knowledge, And He overthroweth the words of the treacherous.
- DBY Darby Translation
- The eyes of Jehovah preserve knowledge; but he overthroweth the words of the unfaithful.
- WBS Webster Bible
- The eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge, and he overthroweth the words of the transgressor.