Proverbs 24:12
If you says, Behold, we knew it not; does not he that ponders the heart consider it? and he that keeps your soul, does not he know it? and shall not he render to every man according to his works?
Updated King James Version
In The King James Version
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11If you forbear to deliver them that are drawn unto death, and those that are ready to be slain;
13My son, eat you honey, because it is good; and the honeycomb, which is sweet to your taste:
Cross References
1 Samuel 16:7But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD sees not as man sees; for man looks on the outward appearance, but the LORD looks on the heart.
Job 34:11For the work of a man shall he render unto him, and cause every man to find according to his ways.
Psalms 17:3You have proved mine heart; you have visited me in the night; you have tried me, and shall find nothing; I am purposed that my mouth shall not transgress.
Psalms 62:12Also unto you, O Lord, belongs mercy: for you render to every man according to his work.
Psalms 121:3He will not suffer your foot to be moved: he that keeps you will not slumber.
Proverbs 5:21For the ways of man are before the eyes of the LORD, and he ponders all his activities.
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 →