But the man of God sent word to the king of Israel, “Beware that you do not pass this place, for the Syrians are going down there.”
Proverbs 22:12 - English Standard Version 2016 The eyes of the Lord keep watch over knowledge, but he overthrows the words of the traitor. Matoleo zaidiKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 The eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge, And he overthroweth the words of the transgressor. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition The eyes of the Lord keep guard over knowledge and him who has it, but He overthrows the words of the treacherous. American Standard Version (1901) The eyes of Jehovah preserve him that hath knowledge; But he overthroweth the words of the treacherous man. Common English Bible The LORD’s eyes protect knowledge, but he frustrates the words of the treacherous. Catholic Public Domain Version The eyes of the Lord watch over knowledge. And the words of the iniquitous are supplanted. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version The eyes of the Lord preserve knowledge: and the words of the unjust are overthrown. |
But the man of God sent word to the king of Israel, “Beware that you do not pass this place, for the Syrians are going down there.”
For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to give strong support to those whose heart is blameless toward him. You have done foolishly in this, for from now on you will have wars.”
And we prayed to our God and set a guard as a protection against them day and night.
The integrity of the upright guides them, but the crookedness of the treacherous destroys them.
He who loves purity of heart, and whose speech is gracious, will have the king as his friend.
The sluggard says, “There is a lion outside! I shall be killed in the streets!”
but if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow them. You might even be found opposing God!” So they took his advice,
And then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord Jesus will kill with the breath of his mouth and bring to nothing by the appearance of his coming.