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But the LORD turns his face against those who do evil.” <a href="/esv/1_peter/3.htm">English Standard Version</a> For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.” <a href="/bsb/1_peter/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.” <a href="/blb/1_peter/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Because the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears toward their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those doing evil." <a href="/kjv/1_peter/3.htm">King James Bible</a> For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil. <a href="/nkjv/1_peter/3.htm">New King James Version</a> For the eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, And His ears are open to their prayers; But the face of the LORD is against those who do evil.” <a href="/nasb_/1_peter/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “FOR THE EYES OF THE LORD ARE TOWARD THE RIGHTEOUS, AND HIS EARS ATTEND TO THEIR PRAYER, BUT THE FACE OF THE LORD IS AGAINST EVILDOERS.” <a href="/nasb/1_peter/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220FOR THE EYES OF THE LORD ARE TOWARD THE RIGHTEOUS, AND HIS EARS ATTEND TO THEIR PRAYER, BUT THE FACE OF THE LORD IS AGAINST THOSE WHO DO EVIL.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/1_peter/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “FOR THE EYES OF THE LORD ARE UPON THE RIGHTEOUS, AND HIS EARS ATTEND TO THEIR PRAYER, BUT THE FACE OF THE LORD IS AGAINST THOSE WHO DO EVIL.” <a href="/lsb/1_peter/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> FOR THE EYES OF THE LORD ARE TOWARD THE RIGHTEOUS, AND HIS EARS ATTEND TO THEIR PRAYER, BUT THE FACE OF THE LORD IS AGAINST THOSE WHO DO EVIL.” <a href="/amp/1_peter/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “FOR THE EYES OF THE LORD ARE [looking favorably] UPON THE RIGHTEOUS (the upright), AND HIS EARS ARE ATTENTIVE TO THEIR PRAYER (eager to answer), BUT THE FACE OF THE LORD IS AGAINST THOSE WHO PRACTICE EVIL.” <a href="/csb/1_peter/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> because the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are open to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do what is evil. <a href="/hcsb/1_peter/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> because the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and His ears are open to their request. But the face of the Lord is against those who do what is evil. <a href="/asv/1_peter/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> For the eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, And his ears unto their supplication: But the face of the Lord is upon them that do evil. <a href="/cev/1_peter/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The Lord watches over everyone who obeys him, and he listens to their prayers. But he opposes everyone who does evil." <a href="/erv/1_peter/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> For the eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, And his ears unto their supplication: But the face of the Lord is upon them that do evil. <a href="/gwt/1_peter/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The Lord's eyes are on those who do what he approves. His ears hear their prayer. The Lord confronts those who do evil." <a href="/gnt/1_peter/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> For the Lord watches over the righteous and listens to their prayers; but he opposes those who do evil." <a href="/isv/1_peter/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> For the Lord watches the righteous, and he pays attention to their prayers. But the Lord opposes those who do wrong." <a href="/msb/1_peter/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.? <a href="/net/1_peter/3.htm">NET Bible</a> For the eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous and his ears are open to their prayer. But the Lord's face is against those who do evil. <a href="/nheb/1_peter/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears open to their prayer; but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil." <a href="/wbt/1_peter/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open to their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil. <a href="/wey/1_peter/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> For the eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and His ears are open to their supplication; but the face of the Lord is set against evil-doers." <a href="/web/1_peter/3.htm">World English Bible</a> For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears open to their prayer; but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_peter/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> because the eyes of the LORD [are] on the righteous, and His ears—to their supplication, but the face of the LORD [is] against those doing evil”; <a href="/blb/1_peter/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Because the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears toward their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those doing evil." <a href="/ylt/1_peter/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> because the eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and His ears -- to their supplication, and the face of the Lord is upon those doing evil;' <a href="/slt/1_peter/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For the eyes of the Lord upon the just, and his ears to their prayer: and the face of the Lord against them doing evil.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_peter/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Because the eyes of the Lord are upon the just, and his ears unto their prayers: but the countenance of the Lord upon them that do evil things. <a href="/cpdv/1_peter/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> For the eyes of the Lord are upon the just, and his ears are with their prayers, but the countenance of the Lord is upon those who do evil. <a href="/nabre/1_peter/3.htm">New American Bible</a> For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears turned to their prayer, but the face of the Lord is against evildoers.” <a href="/nrsvce/1_peter/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_peter/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For the eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their prayers, but the countenance of the LORD is against the wicked. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_peter/3.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Because the eyes of THE LORD JEHOVAH are upon the righteous and his ears hear them; the face of the Lord is against the evil.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/1_peter/3.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> For the eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and his ears are open to their cry: but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.<CM> <a href="/godbey/1_peter/3.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> because the eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and his ears are open to their cry: but the face of the Lord is against those doing evil. <a href="/haweis/1_peter/3.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> For the eyes of the Lord are upon the just, and his ears open to their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against those who practise wicked things. <a href="/mace/1_peter/3.htm">Mace New Testament</a> for the eyes of the Lord are upon the virtuous, and his ears attend to their prayers, but the wicked he discountenances." <a href="/wey/1_peter/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> For the eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and His ears are open to their supplication; but the face of the Lord is set against evil-doers." <a href="/worrell/1_peter/3.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> because the eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and His ears are toward their supplication; but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil." <a href="/worsley/1_peter/3.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> let him seek peace, and pursue it: for the eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and his ears are open to their prayer: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil." <a href="/parallel/1_peter/3-12.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1h9-AlUcaGE?start=600" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_peter/3.htm">Turning from Evil</a> …11He must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it. 12<a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">For</a> <a href="/greek/3788.htm" title="3788: ophthalmoi (N-NMP) -- The eye; fig: the mind's eye. From optanomai; the eye; by implication, vision; figuratively, envy.">the eyes</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyriou (N-GMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">of the Lord</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">are on</a> <a href="/greek/1342.htm" title="1342: dikaious (Adj-AMP) -- From dike; equitable; by implication, innocent, holy.">the righteous,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">His</a> <a href="/greek/3775.htm" title="3775: ōta (N-NNP) -- (a) the ear, (b) met: the faculty of perception. Apparently a primary word; the ear.">ears</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">are inclined to</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autōn (PPro-GM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">their</a> <a href="/greek/1162.htm" title="1162: deēsin (N-AFS) -- Supplication, prayer, entreaty. From deomai; a petition.">prayer.</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">But</a> <a href="/greek/4383.htm" title="4383: prosōpon (N-NNS) -- From pros and ops; the front, i.e. The countenance, aspect, appearance, surface; by implication, presence, person.">the face</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyriou (N-GMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">of the Lord</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">is against</a> <a href="/greek/4160.htm" title="4160: poiountas (V-PPA-AMP) -- (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.">those who do</a> <a href="/greek/2556.htm" title="2556: kaka (Adj-ANP) -- Bad, evil, in the widest sense. Apparently a primary word; worthless, i.e. depraved, or injurious.">evil.”</a> 13Who can harm you if you are zealous for what is good?…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/psalms/34-15.htm">Psalm 34:15-16</a> The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their cry. / But the face of the LORD is against those who do evil, to wipe out all memory of them from the earth. <a href="/james/5-16.htm">James 5:16</a> Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail. <a href="/proverbs/15-29.htm">Proverbs 15:29</a> The LORD is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous. <a href="/john/9-31.htm">John 9:31</a> We know that God does not listen to sinners, but He does listen to the one who worships Him and does His will. <a href="/2_chronicles/16-9.htm">2 Chronicles 16:9</a> For the eyes of the LORD roam to and fro over all the earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose hearts are fully devoted to Him. You have acted foolishly in this matter. From now on, therefore, you will be at war.” <a href="/proverbs/15-3.htm">Proverbs 15:3</a> The eyes of the LORD are in every place, observing the evil and the good. <a href="/isaiah/59-2.htm">Isaiah 59:2</a> But your iniquities have built barriers between you and your God, and your sins have hidden His face from you, so that He does not hear. <a href="/psalms/66-18.htm">Psalm 66:18-19</a> If I had cherished iniquity in my heart, the Lord would not have listened. / But God has surely heard; He has attended to the sound of my prayer. <a href="/james/4-6.htm">James 4:6</a> But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” <a href="/matthew/7-7.htm">Matthew 7:7-8</a> Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. <a href="/psalms/145-18.htm">Psalm 145:18-19</a> The LORD is near to all who call on Him, to all who call out to Him in truth. / He fulfills the desires of those who fear Him; He hears their cry and saves them. <a href="/proverbs/28-9.htm">Proverbs 28:9</a> Whoever turns his ear away from hearing the law, even his prayer is detestable. <a href="/isaiah/1-15.htm">Isaiah 1:15</a> When you spread out your hands in prayer, I will hide My eyes from you; even though you multiply your prayers, I will not listen. Your hands are covered with blood. <a href="/jeremiah/29-12.htm">Jeremiah 29:12-13</a> Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. / You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart. <a href="/hebrews/4-16.htm">Hebrews 4:16</a> Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open to their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil.the eyes.<a href="/deuteronomy/11-12.htm">Deuteronomy 11:12</a> A land which the LORD thy God careth for: the eyes of the LORD thy God are always upon it, from the beginning of the year even unto the end of the year.<a href="/2_chronicles/16-9.htm">2 Chronicles 16:9</a> For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. Herein thou hast done foolishly: therefore from henceforth thou shalt have wars.<a href="/psalms/11-4.htm">Psalm 11:4</a> The LORD is in his holy temple, the LORD'S throne is in heaven: his eyes behold, his eyelids try, the children of men.his ears.<a href="/2_chronicles/7-15.htm">2 Chronicles 7:15</a> Now mine eyes shall be open, and mine ears attent unto the prayer that is made in this place.<a href="/psalms/65-2.htm">Psalm 65:2</a> O thou that hearest prayer, unto thee shall all flesh come.<a href="/proverbs/15-8.htm">Proverbs 15:8,29</a> The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight… but.<a href="/leviticus/17-10.htm">Leviticus 17:10</a> And whatsoever man there be of the house of Israel, or of the strangers that sojourn among you, that eateth any manner of blood; I will even set my face against that soul that eateth blood, and will cut him off from among his people.<a href="/leviticus/20-3.htm">Leviticus 20:3,6</a> And I will set my face against that man, and will cut him off from among his people; because he hath given of his seed unto Molech, to defile my sanctuary, and to profane my holy name… <a href="/leviticus/26-17.htm">Leviticus 26:17</a> And I will set my face against you, and ye shall be slain before your enemies: they that hate you shall reign over you; and ye shall flee when none pursueth you.against.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/hebrews/13-9.htm">Attend</a> <a href="/luke/19-48.htm">Attentive</a> <a href="/james/5-4.htm">Ears</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-11.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-14.htm">Evil-Doers</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-19.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/james/5-10.htm">Face</a> <a href="/james/3-17.htm">Open</a> <a href="/james/5-18.htm">Prayer</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-7.htm">Prayers</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-24.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/james/5-16.htm">Supplication</a> <a href="/hebrews/5-7.htm">Supplications</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-19.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/james/5-6.htm">Upright</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/39-11.htm">Attend</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-40.htm">Attentive</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-18.htm">Ears</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-13.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-16.htm">Evil-Doers</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-14.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/2_john/1-12.htm">Face</a> <a href="/1_peter/4-9.htm">Open</a> <a href="/1_peter/4-7.htm">Prayer</a> <a href="/1_peter/4-7.htm">Prayers</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-18.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/exodus/8-28.htm">Supplication</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-14.htm">Supplications</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-21.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-18.htm">Upright</a><div class="vheading2">1 Peter 3</div>1. <a href="/1_peter/3-1.htm">He teaches the duty of wives and husbands to each other;</a> 8. <a href="/1_peter/3-8.htm">exhorting all men to unity and love;</a> 14. <a href="/1_peter/3-14.htm">and to suffer persecution.</a> 19. <a href="/1_peter/3-19.htm">He declares also the benefits of Christ toward the old world.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_peter/3.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_peter/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_peter/3.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous This phrase emphasizes God's omniscience and His attentive care for those who live according to His will. The "eyes of the Lord" is a metaphor used throughout Scripture to denote God's watchful presence (<a href="/2_chronicles/16-9.htm">2 Chronicles 16:9</a>). The righteous are those who have been justified by faith and live in obedience to God's commandments. This reflects the covenant relationship between God and His people, where He promises protection and guidance (<a href="/psalms/34-15.htm">Psalm 34:15</a>). The imagery of God's eyes suggests a personal and intimate awareness of the lives of the faithful.and His ears are inclined to their prayer This part of the verse highlights God's responsiveness to the prayers of the righteous. The concept of God hearing prayers is a recurring theme in the Bible, indicating His willingness to engage with His people (<a href="/psalms/66-19.htm">Psalm 66:19-20</a>). The phrase "inclined to their prayer" suggests an active listening, implying that God not only hears but is also ready to respond. This assurance is rooted in the covenant promises where God commits to being attentive to the cries of His people (<a href="/exodus/2-24.htm">Exodus 2:24</a>). It underscores the importance of prayer as a means of communication with God and a demonstration of faith.But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil. This phrase serves as a warning and a contrast to the previous assurances given to the righteous. The "face of the Lord" symbolizes His presence and favor, and when it is "against" someone, it indicates disapproval and judgment (<a href="/leviticus/20-3.htm">Leviticus 20:3</a>). Those who do evil are those who reject God's commandments and live in sin. This reflects the biblical principle of divine justice, where God opposes the proud and punishes wickedness (<a href="/proverbs/3-34.htm">Proverbs 3:34</a>). The imagery of God's face being against evildoers serves as a deterrent, reminding believers of the consequences of sin and the importance of living a life pleasing to God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/peter.htm">Peter</a> The apostle Peter, one of Jesus' closest disciples, is the author of this epistle. He writes to encourage and instruct believers facing persecution. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_righteous.htm">The Righteous</a> Refers to those who live in accordance with God's will, striving to follow His commandments and live a life pleasing to Him. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The Lord</a> In this context, the Lord refers to God, who is attentive to the prayers of the righteous and opposes those who do evil. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_evil.htm">The Evil</a> Those who act contrary to God's will, engaging in sinful behaviors and rejecting His commandments. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_early_church.htm">The Early Church</a> The recipients of Peter's letter, who were experiencing trials and needed encouragement to remain steadfast in their faith.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_attentiveness_to_the_righteous.htm">God's Attentiveness to the Righteous</a> God is actively watching over those who live righteously. This should encourage believers to pursue holiness, knowing that their efforts are seen and valued by God. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_prayer.htm">The Power of Prayer</a> The prayers of the righteous are powerful and effective. Believers should be encouraged to pray with confidence, knowing that God is listening and ready to respond. <a href="/topical/g/god's_justice_against_evil.htm">God's Justice Against Evil</a> God's opposition to evil serves as a warning to those who choose to live in sin. It is a call to repentance and a reminder of the consequences of turning away from God's ways. <a href="/topical/e/encouragement_in_trials.htm">Encouragement in Trials</a> For those facing persecution or hardship, this verse offers comfort that God is aware of their struggles and is attentive to their cries for help. <a href="/topical/l/living_a_life_pleasing_to_god.htm">Living a Life Pleasing to God</a> Believers are called to live in a way that aligns with God's will, striving for righteousness in all aspects of life. This includes both personal conduct and interactions with others.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_peter_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Peter 3</a> <a href="/q/is_it_all_for_the_lord.htm">What does 'the Lord's eyes on the righteous' mean?</a> <a href="/q/what_did_jesus_mean_by_'bring_a_sword'.htm">What does 'The eyes of the Lord' signify?</a> <a href="/q/what_means_'lord's_eyes_on_righteous'.htm">What does "the Lord's eyes on the righteous" mean?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_prayer_connect_us_to_god.htm">How does prayer connect us to God?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_peter/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(12) For.--Or, Because. In the Psalm there is no such connecting particle, but it is involved in the juxtaposition. The sense that the Lord's eyes are over you is a sufficient reason for self-restraint under provocation: especially, perhaps, when we see that by "the Lord" St. Peter understands Jesus Christ. That this is the case is clear from his use of the same Psalm in <a href="/1_peter/2-3.htm" title="If so be you have tasted that the Lord is gracious.">1Peter 2:3</a>. If Christ, the model of meekness under persecution (<a href="/1_peter/2-23.htm" title="Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judges righteously:">1Peter 2:23</a>), is watching, we not only need no passionate self-defence, but should be ashamed to use it. Was St. Peter thinking how once, while he himself was cursing and swearing at those who accused him of being a Christian, he felt the eyes of the Lord turn upon him? The thought of His eyes being over Us is chiefly that of guardianship.Open unto their prayers.--Rather, are towards their prayer--i.e., directed towards it. Here, as in <a href="/1_peter/2-3.htm" title="If so be you have tasted that the Lord is gracious.">1Peter 2:3</a>, the Prayer Book version has influenced our translation.Against them that do evil.--There is no difference in the Greek between this preposition and that just rendered "over." But the countenance of the Lord is over them that do evil things. He marks what they are doing. This is sufficient comfort when men injure us (<a href="/1_peter/2-23.htm" title="Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judges righteously:">1Peter 2:23</a>); sufficient warning not to injure in return. It is instructive now to turn and see the circumstances in which this lovely Psalm was composed. The moment was one of David's extremest peril among an infuriated heathen population. The danger and dread he was in are shown in Psalms 56. Yet nothing can be brighter and more serene than Psalms 34. He had obtained life and days; and it was all through confidence in God on the one hand, and inoffensive self-submission on the other. Had he used violence--"shown spirit," as we say--like the "young lions," he would have come worse off. It seems to be for this cause that St. Peter deemed the Psalm so appropriate to his readers, misjudged and suspiciously watched (<a href="/context/psalms/56-5.htm" title="Every day they wrest my words: all their thoughts are against me for evil.">Psalm 56:5-6</a>) by unbelievers, who only waited the opportunity to shed their blood (<a href="/context/psalms/56-1.htm" title="Be merciful to me, O God: for man would swallow me up; he fighting daily oppresses me.">Psalm 56:1-2</a>). But the striking change is that, whereas David's trust in Jehovah was a trust simply in the Eternal Being without distinction of Persons, St. Peter bids the Hebrews of Asia read that Psalm into an act of faith in Jesus. We shall see the same thing in <a href="/1_peter/3-15.htm" title="But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asks you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:">1Peter 3:15</a>, as we saw it in <a href="/1_peter/2-3.htm" title="If so be you have tasted that the Lord is gracious.">1Peter 2:3</a>. The force of the change will be felt by any one who reads through that Psalm, substituting (like the Rheims version) "our Lord" for "the Lord." . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_peter/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 12. - For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers. The apostle adds the conjunction "for" (ὅτι, because) to mark the connection. God's people must turn away from evil and do good, because the all-seeing eye is upon them; they will find strength to do so, because God heareth prayer. Perhaps when the apostle was writing these words he remembered how once "the Lord turned, and looked upon Peter." But the face of the Lord is against them that do evil. The preposition in the two clauses is the same (ἐπί, over, or upon). The Lord's eye is upon the good and the evil. The apostle omits the words that follow in the psalm, "to cut off the remembrance of them from the earth," perhaps because he wishes us to regard the spiritual rather than the temporal consequences of our actions. <a href="/commentaries/1_peter/3-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>For ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. [the] eyes ὀφθαλμοὶ (ophthalmoi) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3788.htm">Strong's 3788: </a> The eye; fig: the mind's eye. From optanomai; the eye; by implication, vision; figuratively, envy. of [the] Lord Κυρίου (Kyriou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. [are] on ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. [the] righteous, δικαίους (dikaious) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1342.htm">Strong's 1342: </a> From dike; equitable; by implication, innocent, holy. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. His αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. ears ὦτα (ōta) Noun - Nominative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3775.htm">Strong's 3775: </a> (a) the ear, (b) met: the faculty of perception. Apparently a primary word; the ear. are inclined to εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. their αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. prayer. δέησιν (deēsin) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1162.htm">Strong's 1162: </a> Supplication, prayer, entreaty. From deomai; a petition. But δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. [the] face πρόσωπον (prosōpon) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4383.htm">Strong's 4383: </a> From pros and ops; the front, i.e. The countenance, aspect, appearance, surface; by implication, presence, person. of [the] Lord Κυρίου (Kyriou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. [is] against ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. those who do ποιοῦντας (poiountas) Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4160.htm">Strong's 4160: </a> (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. evil.” κακά (kaka) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2556.htm">Strong's 2556: </a> Bad, evil, in the widest sense. 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