Proverbs 20:12

“The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, the LORD hath made even both of them.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations

The hearing eare, and the seeing eye, the Lord hath made euen both of them.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

The hearing ear and the seeing eye, The LORD has made both of them.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, Jehovah hath made even both of them.
- American Standard Version (1901)

The hearing ear and the seeing eye are equally the Lord's work.
- Basic English Bible

The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, Jehovah hath made even both of them.
- Darby Bible

The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, the LORD hath made even both of them.
- Webster's Bible

The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, Yahweh has made even both of them.
- World English Bible

A hearing ear, and a seeing eye, Jehovah hath made even both of them.
- Youngs Literal Bible

The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, the LORD hath made even both of them.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 20:12


20:10 Divers - One greater for shew and one lesser for use.

20:11 Is known - The future disposition of a man may be probably conjectured from his childish manners.

20:13 Open - Shake off sloth and betake thyself to thy employment with diligence and vigour.


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