Keraia
Psalm 34

Psalm 34:15

Taste and See That the LORD Is Good · Psalm 34:1–22
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Translations

Modern
The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their cry.
Traditional
The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry.
Literal
The eyes of YHWH are toward the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their cry.
Latin
Oculi Domini super justos, et aures ejus in preces eorum.

Original

Hebrew
English
The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their cry.

Notes

Psalms 34:15–16

The Lord distinguishes between wise and foolish people; he shows his concern for the wise by rescuing them from trouble (Psalm 34:15, 17–20). However, God destroys the foolish (Psalm 34:16, 21).

Psalms 34:12–16

Peter quotes this passage in his instructions for peaceful living (1 Peter 3:10–12).

Psalms 34:1–22

This wisdom psalm includes a thanksgiving song of praise (Psalm 34:1–7) that celebrates the Lord for caring for and protecting godly sufferers. It also includes an invitation to wisdom (Psalm 34:8–14) and explains wisdom concerning the Lord’s care for the needy and the suffering of the wicked (Psalm 34:15–22).

Parallels

1 Samuel 21:8–15

Glossary

Acrostic Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Bible, Quotations of the Old Testament in the New Testament Confession David Fellowship Music Peter, First Letter of Poetry, Biblical Psalms, Book of Wisdom Literature

Topics

Answers To Prayer: Received by Those Who are Righteous Crying Eye: Anthropomorphic Uses of God's Eyes Prayer: Answer To, Promise Righteous: Promises To, Expressed or Implied Righteousness: They Who Walk In, and Follow are Objects of God's Watchful Care