Proverbs 22:12

A Good Name · Proverbs 22:1–16
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Translations

Modern
The LORD’s eyes keep watch over knowledge, but He frustrates the words of the faithless.
Traditional
The eyes of the Lord preserve knowledge, and he overthroweth the words of the transgressor.
Literal
The eyes of YHWH guard knowledge, and He twists the words of a treacherous one.
Latin
Oculi Domini custodiunt scientiam, et supplantantur verba iniqui.

Interlinear

Hebrew
English
The LORD’s eyes keep watch over knowledge, but He frustrates the words of the faithless.

Notes

This proverb reminds wise people (those with knowledge) that the Lord controls everything.

Glossary

Proverbs, Book of

Topics

Fight God: Preserver