Proverbs 22:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 22:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 22:12 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "The eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge, and he overthroweth the words of the transgressor. the words: or, the matters" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 22:12 — KJV
“The eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge, and he overthroweth the words of the transgressor. the words: or, the matters”
— Proverbs 22:12 (KJV)
Proverbs 22:12 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 22:12
“Then it shall be, if ought be committed by ignorance without the knowledge of the congregation, that all the congregation shall offer one young bullock for a burnt offering, for a sweet savour unto the LORD, with his meat offering, and his drink offering, according to the manner, and one kid of the goats for a sin offering. without...: Heb. from the eyes manner: or, ordinance”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 22:12: eyes, lord, knowledge
“He hath said, which heard the words of God, and knew the knowledge of the most High, which saw the vision of the Almighty, falling into a trance, but having his eyes open:”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 22:12: eyes, knowledge, words
“Thou shalt not wrest judgment; thou shalt not respect persons, neither take a gift: for a gift doth blind the eyes of the wise, and pervert the words of the righteous. words: or, matters”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 22:12: eyes, words, matters
“LORD, bow down thine ear, and hear: open, LORD, thine eyes, and see: and hear the words of Sennacherib, which hath sent him to reproach the living God.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 22:12: eyes, lord, words
“[A Song of degrees of David.] LORD, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty: neither do I exercise myself in great matters, or in things too high for me. exercise...: Heb. walk high: Heb. wonderful”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 22:12: eyes, lord, matters
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