12 Ears that hear and eyes that see- the Lord has made them both.

Other Translations of Proverbs 20:12

King James Version

12 The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, the Lord hath made even both of them.

English Standard Version

12 The hearing ear and the seeing eye, the Lord has made them both.

The Message

12 Ears that hear and eyes that see - we get our basic equipment from God!

New King James Version

12 The hearing ear and the seeing eye, The Lord has made them both.

New Living Translation

12 Ears to hear and eyes to see- both are gifts from the Lord .

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 20:12

Commentary on Proverbs 20:12

(Read Proverbs 20:12)

All our powers and faculties are from God, and are to be employed for him.