Proverbs 20:12
The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, Yahweh hath made them, both.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, the LORD hath made even both of them.
In Context
11Even, by his doings, doth a youth make himself known, whether, pure and upright, be his work.
13Do not love sleep, lest thou come to poverty, open thine eyes, be satisfied with bread.
Cross References
Exodus 4:11Then Yahweh said unto him—Who appointed a mouth for man, or who appointeth him to be dumb, or deaf, or seeing or blind? Is it not I, Yahweh,?
Psalms 119:18Unveil thou mine eyes, that I may discern Wondrous things out of thy law.
Acts 26:18To open their eyes; that they turn from darkness unto light, and the authority of Satan unto God, that they may receive remission of sins, and an inheritance among them who have been made holy by the faith respecting me.
Ephesians 1:17That, the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, would give you a Spirit of wisdom and understanding in gaining a personal knowledge of him,—
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 20:12
11 Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right. The tree is known by its fruits, a man by his doings, even a young tree by its first fruits, a child by his childish things, whether his work be clean only, appearing good (the word is used ch. xvi. 2 ), or whether it be right, that is, really good. This intimates, 1. That children will discover themselves. One may soon see what their temper is, and which way their inclination leads them, according as their constitution is.… Read the whole commentary →