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Proverbs 22:12 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Proverbs 22:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 22 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge, and he overthroweth the words of the transgressor. the words: or, the matters”
Proverbs 22:12 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 22:12
The 'righteous man' here likely refers to God, who 'wisely considereth the house of the wicked'—observing with perfect knowledge and judgment. He then 'overthroweth' the wicked in their dwellings, bringing comprehensive judgment. Nothing escapes divine notice; no wickedness avoids accountability. This assures believers that God sees all injustice and will certainly judge. His timing may seem slow, but His justice is certain. The wicked's apparent prosperity is temporary; their 'house' (household, legacy, entire life) will be overturned. This should produce patience in the oppressed and fear in...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 22:12
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“to show himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. Herein you have done foolishly; for from henceforth you shall have wars.”
“so do these also oppose the truth; men corrupted in mind”
“seeking to turn aside the proconsul from the faith.”
“and his glory from the rising of the sun; for he will come as a rushing stream”
“and they will prophesy one thousand two hundred sixty days”
“You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”
“Simon by name”
“So that their hands can't perform their enterprise.”
“whom the Lord will kill with the breath of his mouth”
“that she might fly into the wilderness to her place”