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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.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Upon (επ). In the case of righteous (δικαιους, in the O.T. sense like δικαιον Λοτ in 2 Peter 2:7) for their good, but …

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous. That is, He is their Protector. His eyes are indeed on all people, but the language here …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

For.—Or, Because. In the Psalm, there is no such connecting particle, but it is implied in the juxtaposition. The underst…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Peter now reinforces his teaching of non-retaliation by going to Ps 34:12– 16, which he has already alluded to in 2:3. In the psalm, the “life” and…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, or, on the righteous. It should be a consolation to us, sufficient to lessen all…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous
Who are so not merely in the sight of men, but of God; nor in their …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Although Christians cannot always be of the exact same mind, they should still have compa ion for one another and love as brothers and sisters. If …

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