1 Peter 3:12

The Passion Translation

For the eyes of the Lord Yahweh rest upon the godly, and his heart responds to their prayers. But he turns his back on those who practice evil.

Cross References

John 9:31

We know that God doesn’t listen to sinners, but only to godly people who do his will.

Proverbs 15:29

The Lord doesn’t respond to the wicked, but he’s moved to answer the prayers of the righteous.

Proverbs 15:3

The eyes of the Lord are everywhere and he takes note of everything that happens. He watches over his lovers, and he also sees the wickedness of the wicked.

Proverbs 15:8

It is despicable to the Lord when people use the worship of the Almighty as a cloak for their sin, but every prayer of the righteous is pleasing to his heart.

James 5:16

Confess and acknowledge how you have offended one another and then pray for one another to be instantly healed, for tremendous power is released through the passionate, heartfelt prayer of a godly believer!

Ezekiel 15:7

I will oppose them! They may have escaped one fire, but another fire will yet devour them. When I set my face against them, then you will know that I am Yahweh!

Psalm 80:16

Enemies chopped down our vine and set it on fire; now show them your anger and let them perish by your frown.

Jeremiah 21:10

“ ‘For I am determined to bring calamity to this city, not good, declares Yahweh. I will turn the city over to the king of Babylon, and he will burn it to the ground.’ ”

Psalm 11:4

Yet Yahweh is never shaken — he is still found in his temple of holiness, reigning as King Yahweh over all. He closely watches and examines everything man does. With a glance, his eyes examine every heart, for his heavenly rule will prevail over all.

Psalm 33:18

The eyes of the Lord are upon even the weakest worshipers who love him— those who wait in hope and expectation for the strong, steady love of God.

Jeremiah 39:12

“Find Jeremiah, look after him well, and don’t harm him. Do for him whatever he asks.”