If you say, “We knew nothing of this”—does not the one who weighs hearts understand? Does not the one who guards your life know? And will he not repay a man for what he has done?
In context
10If you go slack on the day of trouble, your strength is small indeed. 11Rescue those being taken off to death; hold back those staggering to the slaughter. 12If you say, “We knew nothing of this”—does not the one who weighs hearts understand? Does not the one who guards your life know? And will he not repay a man for what he has done? 13Eat honey, my son, for it is good, and the comb is sweet on your palate. 14Know that wisdom is the same for your soul: find it, and there is a future, and your hope will not be cut off.
