Proverbs 24:12

If you say, “Behold, we didn’t know this;” 2 does not he who weighs the hearts consider it? 1 He who keeps your soul, does not he know it? 2 Surely he shall render to every man according to his work. + 24:12. Quoted in Rom 2:6; 2 Tim 4:14 1

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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

11Rescue those who are being led away to death! 2 Indeed, hold back those who are staggering to the slaughter! 1

13My son, eat honey, for it is good; 2 the droppings of the honeycomb, which are sweet to your taste: 1

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Cross References

Psalms 17:3You have proved my heart. 2 You have visited me in the night. 2 You have tried me, and found nothing. 2 I have resolved that my mouth shall not disobey. 1

Psalms 62:12Also to you, Lord, belongs chesed ·loving-kindness·, 2 for you reward every man according to his work. + 62:12. Quoted in Rom 2:6; 1 Cor 3:8; 2 Tim 4:14

Psalms 121:3He will not allow your foot to be moved. 2 He who keeps you will not slumber. 1

Proverbs 5:21For the ways of man are before Adonai’s eyes. 2 He examines all his paths. 1

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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