Proverbs 22:12

New English Translation

The eyes of the Lord guard knowledge, but he overthrows the words of the faithless person.

Cross References

2 Kings 6:9

But the prophet sent this message to the king of Israel, “Make sure you don’t pass through this place because Syria is invading there.”

2 Chronicles 16:9

Certainly the Lord watches the whole earth carefully and is ready to strengthen those who are devoted to him. You have acted foolishly in this matter; from now on you will have war.

Nehemiah 4:9

So we prayed to our God and stationed a guard to protect against them both day and night.

Proverbs 11:3

The integrity of the upright guides them, but the crookedness of the unfaithful destroys them.

Proverbs 22:11

The one who loves a pure heart and whose speech is gracious – the king will be his friend.

Proverbs 22:13

The sluggard says, “There is a lion outside! I will be killed in the middle of the streets!”

Acts 5:39

but if it is from God, you will not be able to stop them, or you may even be found fighting against God.” He convinced them,

2 Thessalonians 2:8

and then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord will destroy by the breath of his mouth and wipe out by the manifestation of his arrival.