Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The eyes of the LORD are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good. New Living Translation The LORD is watching everywhere, keeping his eye on both the evil and the good. English Standard Version The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good. Berean Standard Bible The eyes of the LORD are in every place, observing the evil and the good. King James Bible The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good. New King James Version The eyes of the LORD are in every place, Keeping watch on the evil and the good. New American Standard Bible The eyes of the LORD are in every place, Watching the evil and the good. NASB 1995 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, Watching the evil and the good. NASB 1977 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, Watching the evil and the good. Legacy Standard Bible The eyes of Yahweh are in every place, Watching the evil and the good. Amplified Bible The eyes of the LORD are in every place, Watching the evil and the good [in all their endeavors]. Christian Standard Bible The eyes of the LORD are everywhere, observing the wicked and the good. Holman Christian Standard Bible The eyes of the LORD are everywhere, observing the wicked and the good. American Standard Version The eyes of Jehovah are in every place, Keeping watch upon the evil and the good. Contemporary English Version The LORD sees everything, whether good or bad. English Revised Version The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch upon the evil and the good. GOD'S WORD® Translation The eyes of the LORD are everywhere. They watch evil people and good people. Good News Translation The LORD sees what happens everywhere; he is watching us, whether we do good or evil. International Standard Version The eyes of the LORD are in every place, observing both the evil and the good. Majority Standard Bible The eyes of the LORD are in every place, observing the evil and the good. NET Bible The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch on those who are evil and those who are good. New Heart English Bible The eyes of the LORD are everywhere, keeping watch on the evil and the good. Webster's Bible Translation The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good. World English Bible Yahweh’s eyes are everywhere, keeping watch on the evil and the good. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe eyes of YHWH are in every place, "" Watching the evil and the good. Young's Literal Translation In every place are the eyes of Jehovah, Watching the evil and the good. Smith's Literal Translation In every place are the eyes of Jehovah observing closely the evil and the good. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe eyes of the Lord in every place behold the good and the evil. Catholic Public Domain Version In every place, the eyes of the Lord consider good and evil. New American Bible The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good. New Revised Standard Version The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the good men and the bad. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The eyes of LORD JEHOVAH are in every place, gazing on the good and on the evil. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The eyes of the LORD are in every place, Keeping watch upon the evil and the good. Brenton Septuagint Translation The eyes of the Lord behold both the evil and the good in every place. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A Gentle Answer Turns Away Wrath…2The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly. 3The eyes of the LORD are in every place, observing the evil and the good. 4A soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.… Cross References Psalm 139:7-12 Where can I go to escape Your Spirit? Where can I flee from Your presence? / If I ascend to the heavens, You are there; if I make my bed in Sheol, You are there. / If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle by the farthest sea, ... Jeremiah 23:24 “Can a man hide in secret places where I cannot see him?” declares the LORD. “Do I not fill the heavens and the earth?” declares the LORD. Hebrews 4:13 Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account. Job 34:21-22 For His eyes are on the ways of a man, and He sees his every step. / There is no darkness or deep shadow where the workers of iniquity can hide. 2 Chronicles 16:9 For the eyes of the LORD roam to and fro over all the earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose hearts are fully devoted to Him. You have acted foolishly in this matter. From now on, therefore, you will be at war.” Matthew 10:29-31 Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father. / And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. / So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. Psalm 33:13-15 The LORD looks down from heaven; He sees all the sons of men. / From His dwelling place He gazes on all who inhabit the earth. / He shapes the hearts of each; He considers all their works. 1 Peter 3:12 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.” Job 28:24 For He looks to the ends of the earth and sees everything under the heavens. Psalm 11:4 The LORD is in His holy temple; the LORD is on His heavenly throne. His eyes are watching closely; they examine the sons of men. Proverbs 5:21 For a man’s ways are before the eyes of the LORD, and the LORD examines all his paths. Isaiah 40:27-28 Why do you say, O Jacob, and why do you assert, O Israel, “My way is hidden from the LORD, and my claim is ignored by my God”? / Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary; His understanding is beyond searching out. Acts 17:27-28 God intended that they would seek Him and perhaps reach out for Him and find Him, though He is not far from each one of us. / ‘For in Him we live and move and have our being.’ As some of your own poets have said, ‘We are His offspring.’ Psalm 90:8 You have set our iniquities before You, our secret sins in the light of Your presence. 1 Corinthians 4:5 Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God. Treasury of Scripture The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good. Proverbs 5:21 For the ways of man are before the eyes of the LORD, and he pondereth all his goings. 2 Chronicles 16:9 For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. Herein thou hast done foolishly: therefore from henceforth thou shalt have wars. Job 34:21,22 For his eyes are upon the ways of man, and he seeth all his goings… Jump to Previous Beholding Everywhere Evil Eyes Good Keeping Watch Watching WickedJump to Next Beholding Everywhere Evil Eyes Good Keeping Watch Watching WickedProverbs 15 1. A gentle answer turns away wrathThe eyes of the LORD This phrase emphasizes God's omniscience and omnipresence. In biblical context, "eyes" often symbolize awareness and knowledge. The LORD, Yahweh, is depicted as having perfect vision, seeing all things. This aligns with other scriptures such as Psalm 33:13-14, which speaks of the LORD looking down from heaven and seeing all mankind. The anthropomorphic language helps convey the idea of God's intimate involvement with His creation. are in every place observing the evil and the good Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal presence and sovereignty. In this verse, it highlights His omniscience and omnipresence. 2. Every Place This phrase signifies the entirety of creation, indicating that there is no location beyond God's watchful presence. 3. The Evil and the Good Represents the moral spectrum of human actions and intentions, which are fully visible to God. Teaching Points God's Omniscience and OmnipresenceGod sees everything, both good and evil, which should encourage believers to live righteously and with integrity. Accountability Before God Understanding that God observes all actions should lead to a life of accountability, knowing that nothing is hidden from Him. Comfort in God's Watchfulness For the righteous, God's constant watchfulness is a source of comfort and assurance that He is aware of their struggles and faithfulness. Encouragement to Do Good Knowing that God sees all, believers are encouraged to continue doing good, even when it seems unnoticed by others. Warning Against Sin This verse serves as a warning to those who engage in evil, reminding them that their actions are not hidden from God.(3) Beholding the evil and the good.--Waiting till the iniquity of the one is full (Genesis 15:16), watching to aid the other (Psalm 34:15; Psalm 34:17).Verse 3. - The eyes of the Lord are in every place, beholding - keeping watch on - the evil and the good. The omnipresence and omniscience of Jehovah, the covenant God, is strongly insisted upon, and the sacred name recurs continually in this and the next chapter, and indeed throughout this Book of the Proverbs (see Wordsworth, in loc.). The LXX. renders the verb σκοπεύοιυσι "are watching," as from a tower or high place. To the usual references we may add Ecclus. 15:18, 19 Ecclus. 23:19, 20. Corn. a Lapide quotes Prudentius's hymn, used in the Latin Church at Thursday Lauds - "Speculator adstat desuper, "For God our Maker, ever nigh, Hebrew The eyesעֵינֵ֣י (‘ê·nê) Noun - cdc Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain of the LORD יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel are in every בְּֽכָל־ (bə·ḵāl) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every place, מָ֭קוֹם (mā·qō·wm) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4725: A standing, a spot, a condition observing צֹ֝פ֗וֹת (ṣō·p̄ō·wṯ) Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine plural Strong's 6822: To lean forward, to peer into the distance, to observe, await the evil רָעִ֥ים (rā·‘îm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 7451: Bad, evil and the good. וטוֹבִֽים׃ (w·ṭō·w·ḇîm) Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 2896: Pleasant, agreeable, good Links Proverbs 15:3 NIVProverbs 15:3 NLT Proverbs 15:3 ESV Proverbs 15:3 NASB Proverbs 15:3 KJV Proverbs 15:3 BibleApps.com Proverbs 15:3 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 15:3 Chinese Bible Proverbs 15:3 French Bible Proverbs 15:3 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 15:3 Yahweh's eyes are everywhere keeping watch (Prov. 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