Proverbs 22:12

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

The LORD watches over everyone who shows good sense, but he frustrates the plans of deceitful liars.

Cross References

2 Kings 6:9

Each time, Elisha would send this warning to the king of Israel: “Don't go near there. That's where the Syrian troops have set up camp.”

2 Chronicles 16:9

The LORD is constantly watching everyone, and he gives strength to those who faithfully obey him. But you have done a foolish thing, and your kingdom will never be at peace again.

Nehemiah 4:9

But we kept on praying to our God, and we also stationed guards day and night.

Proverbs 11:3

If you do the right thing, honesty will be your guide. But if you are crooked, you will be trapped by your own dishonesty.

Proverbs 22:11

The king is the friend of all who are sincere and speak with kindness.

Proverbs 22:13

Don't be so lazy that you say, “If I go to work, a lion will eat me!”

Acts 5:39

But if God is behind it, you cannot stop it anyway, unless you want to fight against God. The council members agreed with what he said,

2 Thessalonians 2:8

Then he will appear, but the Lord Jesus will kill him simply by breathing on him. He will be completely destroyed by the Lord's glorious return.