Proverbs 15:29

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

Proverbs 15:29

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Berean Standard Bible

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

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KJV

King James Version

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

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WEB

World English Bible

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

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ASV

American Standard Version

Jehovah is far from the wicked; But he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Proverbs 15

²⁷ He who is greedy for unjust gain brings trouble on his household, but he who hates bribes will live.

²⁸ The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil.

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

³⁰ The light of the eyes cheers the heart, and good news nourishes the bones.

³¹ He who listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise.

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