KJV ORIGINAL
The eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge, and he overthroweth the words of the transgressor.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The LORD's eyes watch over and protect knowledge, and he destroys the lies of those who do wrong.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is actively protecting truth and wisdom while exposing and defeating the lies of those who rebel against him.
📚 Historical Context
This proverb comes from the collection traditionally attributed to King Solomon, written during Israel's golden age when wisdom literature flourished. In ancient Israel, knowledge and wisdom were seen as divine gifts that needed protection from those who would corrupt or misuse them. The contrast between God's preservation of truth and his opposition to falsehood was a central theme in Hebrew wisdom teaching.
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