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Proverbs 22:12

American Standard Version

The eyes of Jehovah preserve him that hath knowledge; But he overthroweth the words of the treacherous man.

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Proverbs 22:12 in other translations

Yahweh’s eyes watch over knowledge;
but he frustrates the words of the unfaithful.

Proverbs 22:12 · World English Bible

Proverbs 22:12 in context

  1. 10Cast out the scoffer, and contention will go out; Yea, strife and ignominy will cease.
  2. 11He that loveth pureness of heart, For the grace of his lips the king will be his friend.
  3. 12The eyes of Jehovah preserve him that hath knowledge; But he overthroweth the words of the treacherous man.
  4. 13The sluggard saith, There is a lion without; I shall be slain in the streets.
  5. 14The mouth of strange women is a deep pit; He that is abhorred of Jehovah shall fall therein.