1 Peter 3:12 Meaning
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.
Context Explained
10For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile:
11Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.
12For 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.
13And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good?
14But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;
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Related Cross References
Psalm 34:15
Both verses affirm that God watches over the righteous.
Proverbs 15:29
God's ears are open to the prayers of the righteous.
Isaiah 59:2
Contrasts the fate of the righteous with those who do evil.
Source: 1 Peter 3:12