1 Peter 3:12

World English Bible

For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous,
and his ears open to their prayer;
but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”

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1 Peter 3:12 in other translations

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.

1 Peter 3:12 · American Standard Version

1 Peter 3:12 in context

  1. 10For,
    “He who would love life
    and see good days,
    let him keep his tongue from evil
    and his lips from speaking deceit.
  2. 11Let him turn away from evil and do good.
    Let him seek peace and pursue it.
  3. 12For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous,
    and his ears open to their prayer;
    but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”
  4. 13Now who will harm you if you become imitators of that which is good?
  5. 14But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. “Don’t fear what they fear, neither be troubled.”

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