Proverbs 22:12
Proverbs 22:12 Meaning and Explanation
“The eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge, and he overthroweth the words of the transgressor.”
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Read Full Chapter →God guards and sustains wisdom; He undoes the plans of those who break His law.
The Context of Proverbs 22:12
God's protection of truth and His opposition to lawbreaking.
What Does Proverbs 22:12 Mean?
God's attention is on knowledge and those who seek it. He watches over truth and ensures that wisdom is not lost, even when the powerful try to suppress it.
The transgressor speaks with confidence, laying plans, making threats, yet God overturns their words. What seemed fixed and final crumbles. God does not let wrongdoing have the last word.
Frequently Asked Questions About Proverbs 22:12
What does Proverbs 22:12 mean?
God guards and sustains wisdom; He undoes the plans of those who break His law.
What is the context of Proverbs 22:12?
God's protection of truth and His opposition to lawbreaking.