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International Version</a></span><br />The eyes of the LORD are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/proverbs/15.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The LORD is watching everywhere, keeping his eye on both the evil and the good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/15.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/15.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The eyes of the LORD are in every place, observing the evil and the good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/15.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The eyes of the LORD <i>are</i> in every place, beholding the evil and the good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/15.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The eyes of the LORD <i>are</i> in every place, Keeping watch on the evil and the good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The eyes of the LORD are in every place, Watching the evil and the good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/15.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The eyes of the LORD are in every place, Watching the evil and the good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The eyes of the LORD are in every place, Watching the evil and the good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The eyes of Yahweh are in every place, Watching the evil and the good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The eyes of the LORD are in every place, Watching the evil and the good [in all their endeavors].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The eyes of the LORD are everywhere, observing the wicked and the good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The eyes of the LORD are everywhere, observing the wicked and the good. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/15.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The eyes of Jehovah are in every place, Keeping watch upon the evil and the good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/15.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The LORD sees everything, whether good or bad. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/15.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch upon the evil and the good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The eyes of the LORD are everywhere. They watch evil people and good people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/15.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The LORD sees what happens everywhere; he is watching us, whether we do good or evil. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/15.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The eyes of the LORD are in every place, observing both the evil and the good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The eyes of the LORD are in every place, observing the evil and the good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/15.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch on those who are evil and those who are good. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The eyes of the LORD are everywhere, keeping watch on the evil and the good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/15.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Yahweh’s eyes are everywhere, keeping watch on the evil and the good. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />The eyes of YHWH are in every place, "" Watching the evil and the good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> In every place are the eyes of Jehovah, Watching the evil and the good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />In every place are the eyes of Jehovah observing closely the evil and the good.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The eyes of the Lord in every place behold the good and the evil. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />In every place, the eyes of the Lord consider good and evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/15.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the good men and the bad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/15.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The eyes of LORD JEHOVAH are in every place, gazing on the good and on the evil.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/15.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The eyes of the LORD are in every place, Keeping watch upon the evil and the good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/15.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The eyes of the Lord behold both the evil and the good in every place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/15-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=2816" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/15.htm">A Gentle Answer Turns Away Wrath</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">2</span>The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly. <span class="reftext">3</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: ‘ê·nê (N-cdc) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain.">The eyes</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: bə·ḵāl (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">are in every</a> <a href="/hebrew/4725.htm" title="4725: mā·qō·wm (N-ms) -- Or maqom; also mqowmah; or mqomah; from quwm; properly, a standing, i.e. A spot; but used widely of a locality; also of a condition.">place,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6822.htm" title="6822: ṣō·p̄ō·wṯ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-fp) -- A primitive root; properly, to lean forward, i.e. To peer into the distance; by implication, to observe, await.">observing</a> <a href="/hebrew/7451.htm" title="7451: rā·‘îm (Adj-mp) -- Bad, evil. From ra'a'; bad or evil.">the evil</a> <a href="/hebrew/2896.htm" title="2896: w·ṭō·ḇīm (Conj-w:: Adj-mp) -- Pleasant, agreeable, good.">and the good.</a> </span><span class="reftext">4</span>A soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/139-7.htm">Psalm 139:7-12</a></span><br />Where can I go to escape Your Spirit? Where can I flee from Your presence? / If I ascend to the heavens, You are there; if I make my bed in Sheol, You are there. / If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle by the farthest sea, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/23-24.htm">Jeremiah 23:24</a></span><br />“Can a man hide in secret places where I cannot see him?” declares the LORD. “Do I not fill the heavens and the earth?” declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/4-13.htm">Hebrews 4:13</a></span><br />Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/34-21.htm">Job 34:21-22</a></span><br />For His eyes are on the ways of a man, and He sees his every step. / There is no darkness or deep shadow where the workers of iniquity can hide.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/16-9.htm">2 Chronicles 16:9</a></span><br />For the eyes of the LORD roam to and fro over all the earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose hearts are fully devoted to Him. You have acted foolishly in this matter. From now on, therefore, you will be at war.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-29.htm">Matthew 10:29-31</a></span><br />Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father. / And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. / So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/33-13.htm">Psalm 33:13-15</a></span><br />The LORD looks down from heaven; He sees all the sons of men. / From His dwelling place He gazes on all who inhabit the earth. / He shapes the hearts of each; He considers all their works.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-12.htm">1 Peter 3:12</a></span><br />For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/28-24.htm">Job 28:24</a></span><br />For He looks to the ends of the earth and sees everything under the heavens.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/11-4.htm">Psalm 11:4</a></span><br />The LORD is in His holy temple; the LORD is on His heavenly throne. His eyes are watching closely; they examine the sons of men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/5-21.htm">Proverbs 5:21</a></span><br />For a man’s ways are before the eyes of the LORD, and the LORD examines all his paths.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/40-27.htm">Isaiah 40:27-28</a></span><br />Why do you say, O Jacob, and why do you assert, O Israel, “My way is hidden from the LORD, and my claim is ignored by my God”? / Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary; His understanding is beyond searching out.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/17-27.htm">Acts 17:27-28</a></span><br />God intended that they would seek Him and perhaps reach out for Him and find Him, though He is not far from each one of us. / ‘For in Him we live and move and have our being.’ As some of your own poets have said, ‘We are His offspring.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/90-8.htm">Psalm 90:8</a></span><br />You have set our iniquities before You, our secret sins in the light of Your presence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/4-5.htm">1 Corinthians 4:5</a></span><br />Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/5-21.htm">Proverbs 5:21</a></b></br> For the ways of man <i>are</i> before the eyes of the LORD, and he pondereth all his goings.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/16-9.htm">2 Chronicles 16:9</a></b></br> For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of <i>them</i> whose heart <i>is</i> perfect toward him. Herein thou hast done foolishly: therefore from henceforth thou shalt have wars.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/34-21.htm">Job 34:21,22</a></b></br> For his eyes <i>are</i> upon the ways of man, and he seeth all his goings… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/119-37.htm">Beholding</a> <a href="/psalms/103-22.htm">Everywhere</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-22.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-15.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-29.htm">Good</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-3.htm">Keeping</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-3.htm">Watch</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-34.htm">Watching</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-32.htm">Wicked</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ecclesiastes/5-11.htm">Beholding</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-28.htm">Everywhere</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-15.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-30.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-5.htm">Good</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-28.htm">Keeping</a> <a href="/proverbs/20-27.htm">Watch</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-17.htm">Watching</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-6.htm">Wicked</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 15</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/15-1.htm">A gentle answer turns away wrath</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script><br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/proverbs/15.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div><b>The eyes of the LORD</b><br />This phrase emphasizes the omnipresence and omniscience of God. In Hebrew, the word for "eyes" is "עֵינַיִם" (eynayim), which often symbolizes perception and awareness. Theologically, this suggests that God is not a distant deity but one who is actively observing His creation. The "eyes of the LORD" convey a sense of divine watchfulness and care, reminding believers that God is intimately involved in the world. Historically, this concept would have been comforting to the Israelites, who understood their God as one who sees and knows all, contrasting with the idols of surrounding nations, which were often depicted as blind and powerless.<p><b>are in every place</b><br />This phrase underscores the omnipresence of God, meaning He is present everywhere at all times. The Hebrew root for "every place" is "מָקוֹם" (makom), which can refer to any location or space. This is a powerful reminder that there is no place hidden from God's presence. For the believer, this is both a comfort and a call to live righteously, knowing that God's presence is not confined to the temple or any single location but permeates all of creation. Historically, this would have been a radical idea in a world where gods were often thought to be localized.<p><b>observing the wicked and the good</b><br />Here, the focus is on God's moral awareness and judgment. The Hebrew word for "observing" is "צָפָה" (tzafah), which implies a careful and discerning watch. This indicates that God is not merely a passive observer but one who actively discerns the actions and intentions of individuals. The "wicked" (רָשָׁע, rasha) and the "good" (טוֹב, tov) represent the moral spectrum of human behavior. This dual observation assures believers that God is just and will ultimately hold everyone accountable. Scripturally, this aligns with the broader biblical narrative of divine justice and righteousness, where God rewards the good and punishes the wicked. This serves as both a warning and an encouragement to live according to God's standards.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/15.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(3) <span class= "bld">Beholding the evil and the good.--</span>Waiting till the iniquity of the one is full (<a href="/genesis/15-16.htm" title="But in the fourth generation they shall come here again: for the iniquity of the Amorites is not yet full.">Genesis 15:16</a>), watching to aid the other (<a href="/psalms/34-15.htm" title="The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their cry.">Psalm 34:15</a>; <a href="/psalms/34-17.htm" title="The righteous cry, and the LORD hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles.">Psalm 34:17</a>).<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/15.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 3.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The eyes of the Lord are in every place, beholding</span> - keeping watch on - <span class="cmt_word">the evil and the good.</span> The omnipresence and omniscience of Jehovah, the covenant God, is strongly insisted upon, and the sacred name recurs continually in this and the next chapter, and indeed throughout this Book of the Proverbs (see Wordsworth, <span class="accented">in loc.</span>). The LXX. renders the verb <span class="greek">σκοπεύοιυσι</span> "are watching," as from a tower or high place. To the usual references we may add Ecclus. 15:18, 19 Ecclus. 23:19, 20. Corn. a Lapide quotes Prudentius's hymn, used in the Latin Church at Thursday Lauds - <p><span class="foreign">"Speculator adstat desuper,<br />Qui nos diebus omnibus<br />Actusque nostros prospicit<br />A luce prima in vesperum."</span> <p><span class="accented">"For God our Maker, ever nigh,<br />Surveys us with a watchful eye;<br />Our every thought and act he knows,<br />From early dawn to daylight's close."</span> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/15-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The eyes</span><br /><span class="heb">עֵינֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(‘ê·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - cdc<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5869.htm">Strong's 5869: </a> </span><span class="str2">An eye, a fountain</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are in every</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּֽכָל־</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ḵāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">place,</span><br /><span class="heb">מָ֭קוֹם</span> <span class="translit">(mā·qō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4725.htm">Strong's 4725: </a> </span><span class="str2">A standing, a spot, a condition</span><br /><br /><span class="word">observing</span><br /><span class="heb">צֹ֝פ֗וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(ṣō·p̄ō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6822.htm">Strong's 6822: </a> </span><span class="str2">To lean forward, to peer into the distance, to observe, await</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the evil</span><br /><span class="heb">רָעִ֥ים</span> <span class="translit">(rā·‘îm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7451.htm">Strong's 7451: </a> </span><span class="str2">Bad, evil</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the good.</span><br /><span class="heb">וטוֹבִֽים׃‪‬</span> <span class="translit">(w·ṭō·w·ḇîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2896.htm">Strong's 2896: </a> </span><span class="str2">Pleasant, agreeable, good</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/15-3.htm">Proverbs 15:3 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/15-3.htm">Proverbs 15:3 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/15-3.htm">Proverbs 15:3 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/15-3.htm">Proverbs 15:3 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/15-3.htm">Proverbs 15:3 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/15-3.htm">Proverbs 15:3 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/15-3.htm">Proverbs 15:3 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/15-3.htm">Proverbs 15:3 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/15-3.htm">Proverbs 15:3 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/15-3.htm">Proverbs 15:3 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/15-3.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 15:3 Yahweh's eyes are everywhere keeping watch (Prov. 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