Revised Literal Translation
Proverbs 15:29
29Yhwh is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
Proverbs 15:29 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)The Lord is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
- New International Version (NIV)The Lord is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.
- English Standard Version (ESV)The Lord is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.
- New King James Version (NKJV)The Lord is far from the wicked, But He hears the prayer of the righteous.
Context of Proverbs 15:29
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. Yhwh 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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רָח֣וֹק יְ֭הוָה מֵרְשָׁעִ֑ים וּתְפִלַּ֖ת צַדִּיקִ֣ים יִשְׁמָֽע׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Proverbs 15:29
- Psalms 10:1Why standest thou afar off, O Yhwh? why hidest thou thyself in times of trouble?
- Psalms 34:16The face of Yhwh is against them that do evil, to cut off the remembrance of them from the earth.
- Psalms 73:27For, lo, they that are far from thee shall perish: thou hast destroyed all them that go a whoring from thee.
- Psalms 138:6Though Yhwh be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.
- Matthew 25:46And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal.
- Ephesians 2:12That 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:
- Proverbs 15:8The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Yhwh: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
- Psalms 34:15The eyes of Yhwh are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry.
- Psalms 66:18If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me:
- Psalms 145:18Yhwh is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth.
- Isaiah 55:8For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith Yhwh.
- John 9:31Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a worshipper of God, and doeth his will, him he heareth.
- Romans 8:26Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit himself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
- James 5:16Confess your trespasses 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 3:12For 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.
Commentaries on Proverbs 15:29
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 29The Lord is far from the wicked - He is neither near to hear, nor near to help.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 29Compare John 9:31.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 29Verse 29 God sets himself at a distance from those who set him at defiance.Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 29The sincerity of your prayers determines if God hears them.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2929. far ... wicked--in His love and favor (Psa 22:11; 119:155).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Proverbs 15
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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