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Proverbs 15:29

PrayerGod's presence

27 He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.

28 The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

30 The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat.

31 The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.

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BSB
The LORD is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous.
KJV
The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
WEB
The LORD is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.
ASV
Jehovah is far from the wicked; But he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
DARBY
Jehovah is far from the wicked; but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
BLB
Far [is] YHWH from the wicked, and He hears the prayer of the righteous.
ÅB
Herren er langt borte fra de ugudelige, men de rettferdiges bønn hører han.
OTB
Herren holder seg borte fra de onde, men Han hører de rettferdiges bønn.
B1930
Herren er langt borte fra de ugudelige, men de rettferdiges bønn hører han.

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • John 9:31

    Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a worshipper of God, and doeth his will, him he heareth.

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  • Psalms 145:18–19

    The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth.

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  • Proverbs 15:8

    The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.

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  • 1 Peter 3:12

    For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil.

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  • Psalms 34:15–17

    The eyes of the LORD are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry.

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  • James 5:16–18

    Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.

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  • Romans 8:26–27

    Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.

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  • Ephesians 2:12–13

    That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world:

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