Proverbs 22:12
King James Version
28 Jul 2026
“The eyes of the Lord preserve knowledge, and he overthroweth the words of the transgressor.”
עַיִן
Eye, spring of water. Ayin. Open the eyes of my heart LORD. I lift my eyes to You who are enthroned in heaven.
נָצַר
they preserve
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נָצַר
to guard, in a good sense (to protect, maintain, obey, etc.) or a bad one (to conceal, etc.)
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דַּעַת
knowledge
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דַּעַת
Knowledge, intimacy. Da'ath. Deep personal knowing, not just information. God wants to know you and be known by you. Not a transaction but a living relationship.
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דָּבָר
the words of
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דָּבָר
In Hebrew, dabar is not just a word spoken — it is a word that accomplishes something. God's dabar does not return empty. The psalmist says this word is a lamp to his feet — not a floodlight revealing everything ahead, but enough light for the next step. That is faith.
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