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Proverbs 20:12

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

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

Proverbs 20:12 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Proverbs 20:12

Theological / Devotional

The hearing ear. God has given to all men the use of their senses, and He trusts that these senses will be employed by them to find their way to Him and to the path of righteousness (see Ex. 4:11). Few men use their talents to the full. Blind to the beauty of earth, sea, and sky, and deaf to the murmurings of the wind and the songs of the birds, many go on their way indifferent to all but material gain and common pleasures. God is looking for ears that are quick to respond to the voice of the Spirit and eyes that see clearly the way of life.

By SdaBc