29The Lord is far from the wicked but he hears the prayer of the righteous.


In Context

26 The Lord detests the thoughts of the wicked, but those of the pure are pleasing to him.

27 A greedy man brings trouble to his family, but he who hates bribes will live.

28 The heart of the righteous weighs its answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.

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

30 A cheerful look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones.

31 He who listens to a life-giving rebuke will be at home among the wise.

Proverbs 15:29 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

15:29The LORD [is] far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

15:29The Lord is far from the wicked: and he will hear the prayers of the just.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

15:29Jehovah is far from the wicked; But he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

15:29Jehovah is far from the wicked; but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

15:29The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

15:29The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

15:29Yahweh is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

15:29Far is Jehovah from the wicked, And the prayer of the righteous He heareth.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

15:29The LORD is far from the wicked: but he hears the prayer of the righteous.