Parallel Verses
King James Version
The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
New American Standard Bible
But He
Holman Bible
but He hears the prayer of the righteous.
International Standard Version
The LORD is far away from the wicked, but he hears the prayers of the righteous.
A Conservative Version
LORD is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.
American Standard Version
Jehovah is far from the wicked; But he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
Amplified
The Lord is far from the wicked [and distances Himself from them],
But He hears the prayer of the [consistently] righteous [that is, those with spiritual integrity and moral courage].
Bible in Basic English
The Lord is far from sinners, but his ear is open to the prayer of the upright.
Darby Translation
Jehovah is far from the wicked; but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
Julia Smith Translation
Jehovah is far off from the unjust: and he will hear the prayer of the just
King James 2000
The LORD is far from the wicked: but he hears the prayer of the righteous.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Yahweh is far from the wicked, but the prayers of the righteous he will hear.
Modern King James verseion
Jehovah is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
The LORD is far from the ungodly; but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
NET Bible
The Lord is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.
New Heart English Bible
The LORD is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.
The Emphasized Bible
Far off is Yahweh, from the lawless, but, the prayer of the righteous, will he hear.
Webster
The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
World English Bible
Yahweh is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.
Youngs Literal Translation
Far is Jehovah from the wicked, And the prayer of the righteous He heareth.
Themes
Prayer » Causes of failure in » True prayer heard
Prayer » Heard » True prayer heard
Prayer » Whose prayer the lord hears
Righteousness » They who walk in and follow » Have their prayers heard
Topics
Interlinear
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 15:29
Prayers for Proverbs 15:29
Verse Info
Context Readings
A Wise Son Brings Blessings To Others
28 The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things. 29 The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous. 30 The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat.
Phrases
Names
Cross References
Psalm 145:18-19
The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth.
Proverbs 15:8
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
Psalm 10:1
Why standest thou afar off, O LORD? why hidest thou thyself in times of trouble?
Psalm 18:41
They cried, but there was none to save them: even unto the LORD, but he answered them not.
Psalm 34:15-17
The eyes of the LORD are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry.
Psalm 66:18-19
If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me:
Psalm 73:27
For, lo, they that are far from thee shall perish: thou hast destroyed all them that go a whoring from thee.
Psalm 138:6
Though the LORD be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.
Isaiah 55:8-9
For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD.
Matthew 25:46
And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal.
John 9:31
Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a worshipper of God, and doeth his will, him he heareth.
Romans 8:26-27
Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
Ephesians 2:12-13
That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world:
James 5:16-18
Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.
1 Peter 3:12
For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil.