Proverbs 20:12
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, the LORD has made even both of them.
American King James Version (AKJV)
The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, the LORD has made even both of them.
American Standard Version (ASV)
The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, Jehovah hath made even both of them.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
The hearing ear and the seeing eye are equally the Lord's work.
Webster's Revision
The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, the LORD hath made even both of them.
World English Bible
The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, Yahweh has made even both of them.
English Revised Version (ERV)
The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, the LORD hath made even both of them.
Definitions for Proverbs 20:12
Clarke's Proverbs 20:12 Bible Commentary
The hearing ear and the seeing eye - Every good we possess comes from God; and we should neither use our eyes, nor our ears, nor any thing we possess, but in strict subserviency to his will.
Barnes's Proverbs 20:12 Bible Commentary
Not only do we owe the gifts of sight and hearing to Yahweh, but He, being the giver, will also call us to account for them (compare Psalm 94:9).