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The eyes of Yahweh are toward the righteous. His ears listen to their cry.
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God's Watchful, Loving Gaze
Commentators emphasize that God's 'eyes' on the righteous signify more than mere observation. It is a constant, loving gaze of protection, affection, and delight. As Charles Spurgeon notes, God 'views them with satisfaction.' This promise assures believers that they are always seen and cherished by their Heavenly Father.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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, …
19th Century
Anglican
The eyes. —A verse quoted in 1 Peter 3:12. (See New Testament Commentary). This psalm had a deep hold on the …
Baptist
The eyes of the LORD are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry.
He gives them His eyes and His ears, and this me…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
The eyes of the Lord [are] upon the righteous These are the same with them that fear the Lord, and do good; not that…
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 …
13th Century
Catholic
1. The title is a psalm of David, when he changed his countenance before Abimelech, who dismissed him, and he went his way.<…
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