Proverbs 22:12
What does Proverbs 22:12 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 22:12 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000The eyes of Jehovah preservehim that hathknowledge; But he overthroweth the words of the treacherous man.
KJV
King James Version · 1611The eyes of the Lord preserve knowledge, and he overthroweth the words of the transgressor.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901The eyes of Jehovah preservehim that hathknowledge; But he overthroweth the words of the treacherous man.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The eyes of the Lord keep knowledge, but by him the acts of the false man will be overturned.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862The eyes of Jehovah have kept knowledge, And He overthroweth the words of the treacherous.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The eyes of the Lord preserve knowledge: and the words of the unjust are overthrown.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890The eyes of Jehovah preserve knowledge; but he overthroweth the words of the unfaithful.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Isaiah 59:19
So shall they fear the name of Jehovah from the west, and his glory from the rising of the sun; for he will come as a rushing stream, which the breath of Jehovah driveth.
- Revelation 11:3
And I will give unto my two witnesses, and they shall prophesy a thousand two hundred and threescore days, clothed in sackcloth.
- Acts 13:8
But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn aside the proconsul from the faith.
- 2 Thessalonians 2:8
And then shall be revealed the lawless one, whom the Lord Jesus shall slay with the breath of his mouth, and bring to nought by the manifestation of his coming;
- Job 5:12
He frustrateth the devices of the crafty, So that their hands cannot perform their enterprise.
- 2 Chronicles 16:9
For the eyes of Jehovah run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. Herein thou hast done foolishly; for from henceforth thou shalt have wars.
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