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Proverbs 15:3

Old Testament Wisdom/Poetry ASV (1901)

What does Proverbs 15:3 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “The eyes of Jehovah are in every place, Keeping watch upon the evil and the good.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

The eyes of Jehovah are in every place, Keeping watch upon the evil and the good.
Proverbs 15:3 — American Standard Version

Context — Proverbs 15

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
1A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger.
2The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly.
3The eyes of Jehovah are in every place, Keeping watch upon the evil and the good.
4A gentle tongue is a tree of life; But perverseness therein is a breaking of the spirit.
5A fool despiseth his father`s correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.
6In the house of the righteous is much treasure; But in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“The eyes of the Lord [are] in every place, etc.] Which are expressive of his omniscience, of the full, clear, distinct, and perfect knowledge, which he has of all creatures and things; so that nothing is hid from him, but all open and manifest to him; as they are to Christ the essential Word, (<580413>Hebrews 4:13); and also of the providence of God with respect to all persons in general, and to his own people in particular; and as he is infinite and immense, omnipresent and in all places of the world, so his omniscience and providence reach everywhere, to places most distant and secret, and to persons in them, who cannot be concealed from him, since he fills heaven and earth,…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“beholding--watching (compare Pro 5:21; Psa 66:7).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“The teaching which began with the fear of the Lord Proverbs 1:7 would not be complete without this assertion of His omni-present knowledge. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“15:3 Knowing that thethe eyes of the Lord is watching everywhere is motivation for wise behavior.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Pro 5:21; Ch2 16:9; Job 34:21, Job 34:22; Jer 16:17, Jer 23:24, Jer 32:19; Heb 4:13 Proverbs 15:4”
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