Proverbs 15:29

New English Translation

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

Cross References

Job 35:13

Surely it is an empty cry – God does not hear it; the Almighty does not take notice of it.

Psalm 10:1

Why, Lord, do you stand far off? Why do you pay no attention during times of trouble?

Psalm 138:6

Though the Lord is exalted, he takes note of the lowly, and recognizes the proud from far away.

Psalm 18:41

They cry out, but there is no one to help them; they cry out to the Lord, but he does not answer them.

Psalm 73:27

Yes, look! Those far from you die; you destroy everyone who is unfaithful to you.

Proverbs 1:28

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

Proverbs 15:30

A bright look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the body.

Proverbs 15:8

The Lord abhors the sacrifices of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright pleases him.

Isaiah 59:2

But your sinful acts have alienated you from your God; your sins have caused him to reject you and not listen to your prayers.

Matthew 25:46

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

John 9:31

We know that God doesn’t listen to sinners, but if anyone is devout and does his will, God listens to him.

1 Peter 3:12

For the eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous and his ears are open to their prayer. But the Lord’s face is against those who do evil.