World English Bible
Proverbs 24:12
“If you say, "Behold, we didn't know this;" doesn't he who weighs the hearts consider it? He who keeps your soul, doesn't he know it? Shall he not render to every man according to his work?”
Verse in context — Proverbs 24
10
If you falter in the time of trouble, your strength is small.
11
Rescue those who are being led away to death! Indeed, hold back those who are staggering to the slaughter!
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If you say, "Behold, we didn't know this;" doesn't he who weighs the hearts consider it? He who keeps your soul, doesn't he know it? Shall he not render to every man according to his work?
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My son, eat honey, for it is good; the droppings of the honeycomb, which are sweet to your taste:
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so you shall know wisdom to be to your soul; if you have found it, then there will be a reward, your hope will not be cut off.