King James Version
Proverbs 22:12 in the King James Version says “The eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge, and he overthroweth the words of the transgressor. the words: or, the matters” — study this verse from Proverbs chapter 22 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“The eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge, and he overthroweth the words of the transgressor. the words: or, the matters”
Proverbs 22:12 · KJV
Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out; yea, strife and reproach shall cease.
He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend. for: or, and hath grace in his lips
The eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge, and he overthroweth the words of the transgressor. the words: or, the matters
The slothful man saith, There is a lion without, I shall be slain in the streets.
The mouth of strange women is a deep pit: he that is abhorred of the LORD shall fall therein.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“The eyes”
H5869an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
“of the LORD”
H3068(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
“preserve”
H5341to guard, in a good sense (to protect, maintain, obey, etc.) or a bad one (to conceal, etc.)
“the words”
H1697a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
“of the transgressor”
H898to cover (with a garment); figuratively, to act covertly; by implication, to pillage
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