Devine Scripture

Proverbs 22:12

Proverbs chapter 22 · verse 12 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

The eyes of Jehovah preservehim that hathknowledge; But he overthroweth the words of the treacherous man.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

The eyes of the Lord preserve knowledge, and he overthroweth the words of the transgressor.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

The eyes of Jehovah preservehim that hathknowledge; But he overthroweth the words of the treacherous man.

Context

v.11He that loveth pureness of heart, Forthe grace of his lips the king will be his friend.

v.12This passage

v.13The sluggard saith, There is a lion without; I shall be slain in the streets.

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.