Proverbs 15:4

"The LORD’s eyes are everywhere, keeping watch on the evil and the good."

Key Reflection

Proverbs 15:4 speaks to a concept familiar to the ancient Israelites who believed in divine oversight. The phrase “the LORD’s eyes are everywhere” would resonate with them as it conveys that God is omnipresent and vigilant, watching over both the righteous and the wicked at all times. This idea underscores the belief that no evil can go unnoticed by God, reinforcing the moral imperative to conduct oneself according to His standards, knowing that He sees everything.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

A wholesome tongue -literally, as in the margin, the same word as “sound” inProverbs 14:30(see the note). A more literal rendering would be soundness of speech. Tree of life -CompareProverbs 3:18note. Breach in the spirit -With the sense of vexation (compareIsaiah 65:14).

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