12The eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge, and he overthrows the words of the transgressor.


In Context

9 He that has a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he gives of his bread to the poor.

10 Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out; yes, strife and reproach shall cease.

11 He that loves 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 overthrows the words of the transgressor.

13 The slothful man said, 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 Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

22:12The eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge, and he overthroweth the words of the transgressor.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

22:12The eyes of the Lord keep watch over knowledge, but he frustrates the words of the unfaithful.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

22:12The eyes of the Lord preserve knowledge: and the words of the unjust are overthrown.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

22:12The eyes of Jehovah preserve him that hath knowledge; But he overthroweth the words of the treacherous man.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

22:12The eyes of Jehovah preserve knowledge; but he overthroweth the words of the unfaithful.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

22:12The eyes of the LORD preserve him that hath knowledge, but he overthroweth the words of the treacherous man.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

22:12The eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge, and he overthroweth the words of the transgressor.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

22:12The eyes of Yahweh watch over knowledge; but he frustrates the words of the unfaithful.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

22:12The eyes of Jehovah have kept knowledge, And He overthroweth the words of the treacherous.