10 For:“Whoever would love lifeand see good daysmust keep the tongue from eviland the lips from speaking deceit,
11 must turn from evil and do good,seek peace and follow after it.
12 For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteousand his ears turned to their prayer,but the face of the Lord is against evildoers.”
13 Now who is going to harm you if you are enthusiastic for what is good?
14 But even if you should suffer because of righteousness, blessed are you. Do not be afraid or terrified with fear of them,
15 but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts. Always be ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you for a reason for your hope,
16 but do it with gentleness and reverence, keeping your conscience clear, so that, when you are maligned, those who defame your good conduct in Christ may themselves be put to shame.