Proverbs 20:12

NETBible

The ear that hears and the eye that sees 1  – the Lord has made them both. 2 

NIV ©

Ears that hear and eyes that see—the LORD has made them both.

NASB ©

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

NLT ©

Ears to hear and eyes to see––both are gifts from the LORD.

MSG ©

Ears that hear and eyes that see--we get our basic equipment from GOD!

BBE ©

The hearing ear and the seeing eye are equally the Lord’s work.

NRSV ©

The hearing ear and the seeing eye—the LORD has made them both.

NKJV ©

The hearing ear and the seeing eye, The LORD has made them both.

KJV
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NASB ©
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NETBible

The ear that hears and the eye that sees 1  – the Lord has made them both. 2 

NET Notes

1 sn The first half of the verse refers to two basic senses that the Lord has given to people. C. H. Toy, however, thinks that they represent all the faculties (Proverbs [ICC], 388). But in the book of Proverbs seeing and hearing come to the fore. By usage “hearing” also means obeying (15:31; 25:12), and “seeing” also means perceiving and understanding (Isa 6:9-10).

2 sn The verse not only credits God with making these faculties of hearing and sight and giving them to people, but it also emphasizes their spiritual use in God’s service.