Ezra 5:5

New American Bible - revised edition

But the eye of their God was upon the elders of the Jews, and they were not delayed during the time a report went to Darius and a written order came back concerning this matter.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 16:9

The eyes of the Lord roam over the whole earth, to encourage those who are devoted to him wholeheartedly. You have acted foolishly in this matter, for from now on you will have wars.”

Ezra 7:28

and who let me find favor with the king, with his counselors, and with all the most influential royal officials. I therefore took courage and, with the hand of the Lord, my God, over me, I gathered together Israelite leaders to make the return journey with me.

Ezra 7:6

this Ezra came up from Babylon. He was a scribe, well-versed in the law of Moses given by the Lord, the God of Israel. The king granted him all that he requested, because the hand of the Lord, his God, was over him.

Ezra 8:22

For I was ashamed to ask the king for troops and horsemen to protect us against enemies along the way, since we had said to the king, “The favoring hand of our God is over all who seek him, but his fierce anger is against all who forsake him.”

Psalm 32:8

I will instruct you and show you the way you should walk, give you counsel with my eye upon you.

Psalm 33:18

Behold, the eye of the Lord is upon those who fear him, upon those who count on his mercy,

Psalm 34:15

Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.

Psalm 76:10

When you arose, O God, for judgment to save the afflicted of the land. Selah

Philippians 1:28

not intimidated in any way by your opponents. This is proof to them of destruction, but of your salvation. And this is God’s doing.

1 Peter 3:12

For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears turned to their prayer, but the face of the Lord is against evildoers.” Christian Suffering.