Proverbs 24:12
If you say, “Look, we didn't know anything about this,” don't you think the God who judges your motives will see what's happening? He who watches over you knows, and he will pay people back for what they've done.
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13My son, eating honey is good for you; the honeycomb tastes sweet.
Cross References
1 Samuel 16:7But the Lord said to Samuel, “Don't look at his outward appearance or how tall he is, because I have rejected him, for the Lord does not look as human beings do. Human beings only see with their eyes what's on the outside, but the Lord looks at the way people think deep inside.”
Job 34:11He pays people back for what they've done, and treats them as they deserve.
Psalms 17:3You have observed my thoughts, you have visited me at night, you have examined me—and you have found nothing wrong. I promised myself I wouldn't say anything I shouldn't.
Psalms 62:12You show us trustworthy love. You give back to people in return for what they've done.
Psalms 121:3He will not let you fall; he who watches over you won't fall asleep.
Proverbs 5:21For the Lord sees everything people do, the Lord investigates everywhere they go.
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 →