Proverbs 24:12

If thou sayst, “Behold, we knew it not!” Doth not he that weigheth the heart observe it? Yea, he that keepeth thy soul knoweth it. And he will render to every man according to his works.

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In The King James Version

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?

In Context

11Deliver thou those who are dragged to death, And those who totter to the slaughter,—O keep them back!

13Eat honey, my son, for it is good, And the honeycomb, which is sweet to thy taste;

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Cross References

Job 34:11For what a man hath done he will requite him, And render to every one according to his deeds.

Psalms 17:3Provest thou my heart, visitest thou me in the night, Triest thou me like gold, thou shalt find nothing!

Psalms 62:12To thee also, O Lord! belongeth mercy; For thou dost render to every man according to his work!

Psalms 121:3He will not suffer thy foot to stumble; Thy guardian doth not slumber.

Proverbs 5:21For the ways of man are before the eyes of the LORD, And he weigheth well 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 →

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