Proverbs 24:12
If you say, “Behold, we did not know about this,” does not He who weighs hearts consider it? Does not the One who guards your life know? Will He not repay a man according to his deeds?
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
11Rescue those being led away to death, and restrain those stumbling toward the slaughter.
13Eat honey, my son, for it is good, and the honeycomb is sweet to your taste.
Cross References
1 Samuel 16:7But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or height, for I have rejected him; the LORD does not see as man does. For man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart.”
Job 34:11For according to a man’s deeds He repays him; according to a man’s ways He brings consequences.
Psalms 17:3You have tried my heart; You have visited me in the night. You have tested me and found no evil; I have resolved not to sin with my mouth.
Psalms 62:12and loving devotion to You, O Lord. For You will repay each man according to his deeds.
Psalms 121:3He will not allow your foot to slip; your Protector will not slumber.
Proverbs 5:21For a man’s ways are before the eyes of the LORD, and the LORD examines all his paths.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 24:12-13
Pleasure and Advantages of Wisdom. 11 If thou forbear to deliver them that are drawn unto death, and those that are ready to be slain; 12 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? Here is, 1. A great duty required of us, and that is to appear for the relief of oppressed innocency. If we see the lives or livelihoods of any in danger of being taken away… Read the whole commentary →