Berean Standard Bible
“For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.””
Peter quotes a psalm to encourage believers who want to love life and see good days. He first describes the behavior that leads to blessing: guard your tongue, turn from evil, do good, seek peace.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”
World English Bible (WEB)
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.”
King James Version (KJV)
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.
American Standard Version (ASV)
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.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
For the eyes of the Lord are on the upright, and his ears are open to their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
because the eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and His ears -- to their supplication, and the face of the Lord is upon those doing evil;'
Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Porque los ojos del Señor están sobre los justos, y sus oídos atentos á sus oraciones: pero el rostro del Señor está sobre aquellos que hacen mal.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
porque el Señor cuida a los justos y sus oídos están atentos a sus oraciones, pero está en contra de los que hacen el mal».
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