Proverbs 15:29

The LORD is far away from the wicked, but he hears the prayers of the righteous.

Psalm 145:18-19

The LORD remains near to all who call out to him, to everyone who calls out to him sincerely.

Proverbs 15:8

The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is his delight.

Psalm 10:1

Why do you stand far away, LORD? Why do you hide in times of distress?

Psalm 18:41

They cried out for deliverance, but there was no one to deliver; they cried out to the LORD, but he did not answer them.

Psalm 34:15-17

The LORD looks on the righteous, and he listens to their cries.

Psalm 66:18-19

Were I to cherish iniquity in my heart, the Lord would not listen to me.

Psalm 73:27

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

Psalm 138:6

Though the LORD is highly exalted, yet he pays attention to those who are lowly regarded, but he is aware of the arrogant from afar.

Isaiah 55:8-9

For my thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways my ways," declares the LORD.

Matthew 25:46

These people will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous will go into eternal life."

John 9:31

We know that God doesn't listen to sinners, but he does listen to anyone who worships him and does his will.

Romans 8:26-27

In the same way, the Spirit also helps us in our weakness, since we do not know how to pray as we should. But the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans too deep for words,

Ephesians 2:12-13

At that time you were without the Messiah, excluded from citizenship in Israel, and strangers to the covenants of promise. You had no hope and were in the world without God.

James 5:16-18

Therefore, make it your habit to confess your sins to one another and to pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.

1 Peter 3:12

For the Lord watches the righteous, and he pays attention to their prayers. But the Lord opposes those who do wrong."

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

General references

Bible References

Far

Psalm 10:1
Why do you stand far away, LORD? Why do you hide in times of distress?
Psalm 34:16
The face of the LORD is set against those who do evil, and he will remove people's recollection of them from the earth.
Psalm 73:27
Those far from you will perish; you will destroy those who are unfaithful to you.
Psalm 138:6
Though the LORD is highly exalted, yet he pays attention to those who are lowly regarded, but he is aware of the arrogant from afar.
Matthew 25:46
These people will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous will go into eternal life."
Ephesians 2:12
At that time you were without the Messiah, excluded from citizenship in Israel, and strangers to the covenants of promise. You had no hope and were in the world without God.

He heareth

Proverbs 15:8
The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
Psalm 34:15
The LORD looks on the righteous, and he listens to their cries.
Psalm 66:18
Were I to cherish iniquity in my heart, the Lord would not listen to me.
Psalm 145:18
The LORD remains near to all who call out to him, to everyone who calls out to him sincerely.
Isaiah 55:8
For my thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways my ways," declares the LORD.
John 9:31
We know that God doesn't listen to sinners, but he does listen to anyone who worships him and does his will.
Romans 8:26
In the same way, the Spirit also helps us in our weakness, since we do not know how to pray as we should. But the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans too deep for words,
James 5:16
Therefore, make it your habit to confess your sins to one another and to pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.
1 Peter 3:12
For the Lord watches the righteous, and he pays attention to their prayers. But the Lord opposes those who do wrong."

General references

Genesis 20:17
Then Abraham interceded with God, and God healed Abimelech, his wife, and his female servants so they could bear children,

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