Proverbs 15:29

God's Word

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

Cross References

Job 35:13

“Surely, God doesn’t listen to idle complaints. The Almighty doesn’t even pay attention to them.

Psalm 10:1

Why are you so distant, Lord? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble?

Psalm 138:6

Even though the Lord is high above, he sees humble people ⌞close up⌟, and he recognizes arrogant people from a distance.

Psalm 18:41

They cried out for help, but there was no one to save them. They cried out to the Lord, but he did not answer them.

Psalm 73:27

Without a doubt, those who are far from you will die. You destroy all who are unfaithful to you.

Proverbs 1:28

“They will call to me at that time, but I will not answer. They will look for me, but they will not find me,

Proverbs 15:30

A twinkle in the eye delights the heart. Good news refreshes the body.

Proverbs 15:8

A sacrifice brought by wicked people is disgusting to the Lord, but the prayers of decent people please him.

Isaiah 59:2

But your wrongs have separated you from your God, and your sins have made him hide his face so that he doesn’t hear you.

Matthew 25:46

“These people will go away into eternal punishment, but those with God’s approval will go into eternal life.”

John 9:31

We know that God doesn’t listen to sinners. Instead, he listens to people who are devout and who do what he wants.

1 Peter 3:12

The Lord’s eyes are on those who do what he approves. His ears hear their prayer. The Lord confronts those who do evil.”