Verse 12.— For the eyes of the Lord are over the right­eous. The idea here advanced is, that God cares for his children without ceasing. His regard for them is great. His ears are open unto their prayers. God hears as well as sees. He sees their sufferings and their needs, and hears their cries for his strength and mercies, and he turns not away from them. Not so with the evil-doers. His face is against them. He turns his face away from the wicked without granting them aid when their distresses are upon them.