Proverbs 15:29
The Lord is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
Context
This verse from Proverbs Chapter 15 connects to 10 cross-references. Proverbs on communication and the Lord's oversight: a soft answer turns away wrath but a harsh word stirs up anger. The eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good. Better a small …
Other Translations
Jehovah is far from the wicked; But he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
Far <FI>is<Fi> Jehovah from the wicked, And the prayer of the righteous He heareth.
The Lord is far from sinners, but his ear is open to the prayer of the upright.
Cross References
Why standest thou afar off, O Lord? why hidest thou thyself in times of trouble?
They cried, but there was none to save them: even unto the Lord, but he answered them not.
The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry.
The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.
If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me:
But verily God hath heard me; he hath attended to the voice of my prayer.
For, lo, they that are far from thee shall perish: thou hast destroyed all them that go a whoring from …
Though the Lord be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.
The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth.
He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him: he also will hear their cry, and will save them.