The Lord's Eyes Exposes the Danger of Folly

Nothing escapes the eyes of the Lord, who sees both evil and good.

Proverbs 15:3 teaches that God sees every human action and motive. The gospel reveals that while God's perfect knowledge exposes sin, Christ provides forgiveness and righteousness for those who turn to Him in faith.

Jesus teaches that hidden things will be disclosed and that human life is lived before God, reinforcing the moral seriousness of secrecy and integrity. Proverbs 15:3 provides a wisdom framework for that teaching: God sees both evil and good and therefore calls for truthfulness before him.

To affirm that the Lord observes all human activity everywhere, seeing both evil and good.

Proverbs 15 contains compact sayings that contrast wisdom and folly, especially as they appear in speech, the heart, and daily conduct. Proverbs 15:3 briefly shifts from the immediate speech emphasis (15:1–2) to the reality that all words and deeds occur before the LORD’s gaze. This observation supports the moral seriousness of the surrounding proverbs: speech is not merely social behavior but accountable conduct under God. The next saying (15:4) returns to speech, showing how the tongue can either give life or crush the spirit. Together, these sayings present a wisdom ethic shaped by reverence for the LORD and the understanding that he evaluates human life comprehensively.

Proverbs presents covenant-shaped wisdom instruction for God’s people, using concise sayings to form character and conduct before the LORD. Proverbs 15:3 employs anthropomorphic imagery (“eyes”) common to wisdom poetry to communicate God’s comprehensive awareness and moral oversight.