1 Peter 3:12

Translations

Modern

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.”

Traditional

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.

Literal

For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears toward their prayer. But the face of the Lord is on those doing evil.”

Latin

…quia oculi Domini super justos, et aures ejus in preces eorum: vultus autem Domini super facientes mala.

Original

Greek

English

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.”

Notes

1 Peter 3:10–12

Peter emphasizes the connection between a person’s conduct and the blessing that God gives by quoting Psalm 34:12–16. This psalm was important in early Christian teaching (see also 1 Peter 2:3; Hebrews 12:14). The passage teaches believers to control their speech, resist evil, and do good. It also highlights God’s promise to bless those who obey him.

1 Peter 3:8–12

Finally: This is the last in a series of instructions to different groups (2:13–3:12). Here, all Christians should respond to other people with love, both believers and unbelievers (3:8; 3:9–12).

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Related verses

Psalm 34:15–16
The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their cry.
John 9:31
We know that God does not listen to sinners, but He does listen to the one who worships Him and does His will.
Proverbs 15:29
The LORD is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous.
Proverbs 15:3
The eyes of the LORD are in every place, observing the evil and the good.
2 Chronicles 7:15
Now My eyes will be open and My ears attentive to the prayers offered in this place.
Proverbs 15:8
The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is His delight.
James 5:16
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.
2 Chronicles 16:9
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.”
Ezekiel 15:7
And I will set My face against them. Though they may have escaped the fire, yet another fire will consume them. And when I set My face against them, you will know that I am the LORD.
Psalm 65:2
O You who listen to prayer, all people will come to You.
Deuteronomy 11:12
It is a land for which the LORD your God cares; the eyes of the LORD your God are always on it, from the beginning to the end of the year.
Leviticus 26:17
And I will set My face against you, so that you will be defeated by your enemies. Those who hate you will rule over you, and you will flee when no one pursues you.

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Topics

Anthropomorphisms: Miscellaneous Figures Commandments: Other Apostles: Precepts of, Explicitly Stated or Implied in Didactic Epistles Eye: Anthropomorphic Uses of God's Eyes Living Holy Prayers of the Unrighteous Reward: A Motive to Faithfulness Righteousness: They Who Walk In, and Follow are Objects of God's Watchful Care Righteousness: They Who Walk In, and Follow: Have Their Prayers Heard

1 Peter 3:12

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