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Proverbs 15:29

The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
Proverbs 15:29 · King James Version

In other versions

  • Jehovah is far from the wicked; But he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

    ASV

  • The Lord is far from sinners, but his ear is open to the prayer of the upright.

    BBE

  • Jehovah is far from the wicked; but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

    DBY

  • Yahweh is far from the wicked, But he hears the prayer of the righteous.

    WEB

  • Far `is' Jehovah from the wicked, And the prayer of the righteous He heareth.

    YLT

  • The LORD is far from the wicked: but he hears the prayer of the righteous.

    ENG

  • The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

    WBT

  • The LORD is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous.

    BSB

In context

27He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.

28The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

29The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

30The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat.

31The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.

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