Proverbs 15:29

English Standard Version 2016

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

Cross References

John 9:31

We know that God does not listen to sinners, but if anyone is a worshiper of God and does his will, God listens to him.

Proverbs 15:8

The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, but the prayer of the upright is acceptable to him.

1 Peter 3:12

For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”

Psalm 138:6

For though the Lord is high, he regards the lowly, but the haughty he knows from afar.

Matthew 25:46

And these will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life.”

Psalm 73:27

For behold, those who are far from you shall perish; you put an end to everyone who is unfaithful to you.

Psalm 18:41

They cried for help, but there was none to save; they cried to the Lord, but he did not answer them.

Psalm 10:1

Why, O Lord, do you stand far away? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble?

Job 35:13

Surely God does not hear an empty cry, nor does the Almighty regard it.

Proverbs 1:28

Then they will call upon me, but I will not answer; they will seek me diligently but will not find me.

Proverbs 15:30

The light of the eyes rejoices the heart, and good news refreshes the bones.

Isaiah 59:2

but your iniquities have made a separation between you and your God, and your sins have hidden his face from you so that he does not hear.