Proverbs 24:12
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?
Context
This verse from Proverbs Chapter 24 connects to 10 cross-references. Continued 'Words of the Wise' urging courage, diligence, and avoiding evil associates. Additional sayings warn against rejoicing at an enemy's fall, against envy of the wicked, and against partiality in judgment. The sluggard's overgrown field becomes a parable of what …
Other Translations
If thou sayest, Behold, we knew not this; Doth not he that weigheth the hearts consider it? And he that keepeth thy soul, doth not he know it? And shall not he render to every man according to his work?
When thou sayest, `Lo, we knew not this.' Is not the Ponderer of hearts He who understandeth? And the Keeper of thy soul He who knoweth? And He hath rendered to man according to his work.
If you say, See, we had no knowledge of this: does not the tester of hearts give thought to it? and he who keeps your soul, has he no knowledge of it? and will he not give to every man the reward of his work?
Cross References
The Lord killeth, and maketh alive: he bringeth down to the grave, and bringeth up.
But the Lord said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I …
Yet a man is risen to pursue thee, and to seek thy soul: but the soul of my lord shall …
For the work of a man shall he render unto him, and cause every man to find according to his …
Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end; but establish the just: for the righteous God trieth …
Thou hast proved mine heart; thou hast visited me in the night; thou hast tried me, and shalt find nothing; …
Shall not God search this out? for he knoweth the secrets of the heart.
Also unto thee, O Lord, belongeth mercy: for thou renderest to every man according to his work.
Which holdeth our soul in life, and suffereth not our feet to be moved.
He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber.