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Proverbs 24:12 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Proverbs 24:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 24 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“If thou sayest, Behold, we knew it not; doth not he that pondereth the heart consider it? and he that keepeth thy soul, doth not he know it? and shall not he render to every man according to his works?”
Proverbs 24:12 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 24:12
This verse confronts the excuse 'We knew it not' for failing to help the endangered (v. 11). You cannot plead ignorance before God, who 'considereth the heart' and 'knoweth it.' He who 'keepeth thy soul' sees everything; He who 'rendereth to every man according to his works' will judge your inaction. This emphasizes both divine omniscience (God knows what we truly knew) and accountability (we will answer for failure to help). Willful ignorance doesn't excuse; God judges both what we knew and what we should have known. Closing eyes to injustice doesn't eliminate responsibility. This should moti...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 24:12
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“and cause every man to find according to his ways.”
“Yahweh”
“and all the assemblies will know that I am he who searches the minds and hearts. I will give to each one of you according to your deeds.”
“but Yahweh weighs the hearts.”
“Who will render to every man according to his deeds:”
“Don't look on his face, or on the height of his stature; because I have rejected him: for [Yahweh sees] not as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but Yahweh looks at the heart.”
“from this time forth”
“and the violent taking away of justice and righteousness in a district”
“He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber.”
“and found nothing. I have resolved that my mouth shall not disobey.”