Psalm 34:15
“The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry.”
KJV
Read in Psalm 34Meaning
The LORD’s eyes are toward the righteous and his ears toward their cry; this is pastoral imagery of attention, not permission for human surveillance or intrusive control.
The LORD sees, hears, and draws near
Verses 15–18 contrast divine opposition to evil with attentive hearing and nearness to the brokenhearted and crushed in spirit.
Read carefully
The LORD’s eyes are toward the righteous and his ears toward their cry; this is pastoral imagery of attention, not permission for human surveillance or intrusive control.
Reflection
The LORD’s eyes are toward the righteous and his ears toward their cry; this is pastoral imagery of attention, not permission for human surveillance or intrusive control.