18h • Wisdom
Guardian of Truth
‘The eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge, and he overthroweth the words of the transgressor.’ Proverbs 22:12
Proverbs 22:12 reveals God as both guardian of truth and judge of deception. Scripture presents the Lord as actively watching over wisdom, ensuring that what is true, righteous, and aligned with His will is preserved, even when it appears threatened. Knowledge here is not mere information, but truth rooted in God’s character—truth that He Himself sustains.
This theme appears repeatedly throughout Scripture. Proverbs 15:3 declares, “The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good,” affirming God’s constant awareness. In contrast to human systems that can be manipulated, God protects truth with perfect sight and authority. Isaiah 55:11 reflects this preservation when the Lord says, “So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void.” What God speaks, He guards and fulfills.
The second half of the verse exposes the fragility of lies: “he overthroweth the words of the transgressor.” (Proverbs 22:12) Though deceit may appear persuasive for a season, Scripture shows it cannot stand before God. Psalm 12:3 warns, “The LORD shall cut off all flattering lips, and the tongue that speaketh proud things.” Words rooted in rebellion eventually collapse under the weight of truth.
Practically, Proverbs 22:12 offers both warning and comfort. It warns those who twist truth for personal gain that their words will not endure. Proverbs 19:9 reinforces this certainty by stating, “A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish.” At the same time, it comforts those who speak truth faithfully, reminding them that God Himself preserves what is spoken in righteousness, even when it seems ignored or opposed.
Ultimately, this verse calls believers to trust God as the defender of truth. Jesus affirmed this reality in Matthew 24:35 when He declared, “Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.” In a world where deception often feels loud and dominant, Proverbs 22:12 assures that truth endures—not because it is popular, but because it is watched over by the eyes of the Lord.
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