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


In Context

9 He that is inclined to mercy shall be blessed: for of his bread he hath given to the poor. He that maketh presents shall purchase victory and honour: but he carrieth away the souls of the receivers.

10 Cast out the scoffer, and contention shall go out with him, and quarrels and reproaches shall cease.

11 He that loveth cleanness of heart, for the grace of his lips shall have the king for his friend.

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

13 The slothful man saith: There is a lion without, I shall be slain in the midst of the streets.

14 The mouth of a strange woman is a deep pit: he whom the Lord is angry with, shall fall into it.

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 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.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

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