Proverbs 15:29

New International Version

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

Cross References

Job 35:13

Indeed, God does not listen to their empty plea; the Almighty pays no attention to it.

Psalm 10:1

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

Psalm 138:6

Though the Lord is exalted, he looks kindly on the lowly; though lofty, he sees them from afar.

Psalm 18:41

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

Psalm 73:27

Those who are far from you will perish; you destroy all who are unfaithful to you.

Proverbs 1:28

“Then they will call to me but I will not answer; they will look for me but will not find me,

Proverbs 15:30

Light in a messenger’s eyes brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones.

Proverbs 15:8

The Lord detests the sacrifice of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright pleases him.

Isaiah 59:2

But your iniquities have separated you from your God; your sins have hidden his face from you, so that he will not hear.

Matthew 25:46

“Then they will go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life.”

John 9:31

We know that God does not listen to sinners. He listens to the godly person who does his will.

1 Peter 3:12

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