Proverbs 15:29

29 The LORD is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.

Proverbs 15:29 in Other Translations

KJV
29 The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
ESV
29 The LORD is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.
NLT
29 The LORD is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayers of the righteous.
MSG
29 God keeps his distance from the wicked; he closely attends to the prayers of God-loyal people.
CSB
29 The Lord is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous.

Proverbs 15:29 In-Context

27 The greedy bring ruin to their households, but the one who hates bribes will live.
28 The heart of the righteous weighs its answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.
29 The LORD is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.
30 Light in a messenger’s eyes brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones.
31 Whoever heeds life-giving correction will be at home among the wise.

Cross References 1

  • 1. S ver 8; S Job 15:31; Psalms 145:18-19; Isaiah 59:2; S John 9:31
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