The eyes of Yahweh are toward the righteous. His ears listen to their cry.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous – This is another of the ways in which the psalmist says that life will be lengthened, …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The eyes. —A verse quoted in 1 Peter 3:12. (See New Testament Commentary). This psalm had a deep hold on the …

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

The eyes of the LORD are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry.

The Lord is always watching them, and he is alway…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

The eyes of the Lord [are] upon the righteous
These are the same with them that fear the Lord, and do good; not that…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Let young people set out in life by learning the fear of the Lord, if they desire true comfort here and eternal happiness hereafter. Those will be …

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

1. The title is a psalm of David, when he changed his countenance before Abimelech, who dismi ed him, and he went his way.

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