22. What encouragement does Psalm 34:12-16 provide about avoiding a vengeful spirit?

²² Continuing his encouragement not to retaliate in word or in deed, Peter quotes from Psalm 34:12-16 and writes:

For the eyes of Jehovah are upon the righteous ones, and his ears are toward their supplication; but the face of Jehovah is against those doing bad things.’”​—1 Peter 3:10-12.

25. Why can we be certain of God’s loving care and help?

²⁵ Although his kindness may not always be received with gratitude, such a person is assured of Jehovah God’s loving care. Since the eyes of the Most High watch over the righteous and his ears are always ready to hear them, he knows just what their needs are and may quickly respond to fill these. He will indeed cause them to “see good days,” for the godly devotion they show “holds promise of the life now and that which is to come.” (1 Timothy 4:8) On the other hand, those who practice what is bad​—who do not work for the peace and happiness of others—​can expect no expression of divine approval. God’s “face” is against them with adverse judgment, for nothing escapes his notice.