Proverbs 15:29

New International Reader's Version

The Lord is far away from those who do wrong. But he hears the prayers of those who do right.

Cross References

Job 35:13

In fact, God doesn’t listen to their empty cries. The Mighty One doesn’t pay any attention to them.

Psalm 10:1

Lord, why are you so far away? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble?

Psalm 138:6

Though the Lord is high above all, he cares for the lowly. Though he is in heaven above, he sees them on earth below.

Psalm 18:41

They cried out for help. But there was no one to save them. They called out to the Lord. But he didn’t answer them.

Psalm 73:27

Those who don’t want anything to do with you will die. You destroy all those who aren’t faithful to you.

Proverbs 1:28

“Then you will call to me. But I won’t answer. You will look for me. But you won’t find me.

Proverbs 15:30

The cheerful look of a messenger brings joy to your heart. And good news gives health to your body.

Proverbs 15:8

The Lord hates the sacrifice of sinful people. But the prayers of honest people please him.

Isaiah 59:2

But your sins have separated you from your God. They have caused him to turn his face away from you. So he won’t listen to you.

Matthew 25:46

“Then they will go away to be punished forever. But those who have done what is right will receive eternal life.”

John 9:31

We know that God does not listen to sinners. He listens to the godly person who does what he wants them to do.

1 Peter 3:12

The Lord’s eyes look on godly people, and he blesses them. His ears are open to their prayers. But the Lord doesn’t bless those who do evil.” (Psalm 34:12–16)