Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
He heareth
Bible References
Far
Matthew 25:46
and these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal.
Ephesians 2:12
that at that time ye were without all knowledge of the Messiah, being aliens from the common-wealth of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope, and living in the world without any true knowledge of God.
He heareth
John 9:31
now 'tis certain, that God does not countenance impostors: but regards him only that is religious, and executes his commands.
Romans 8:26
The spirit likewise softens our afflictions: for being at a loss to apply for the most proper relief; the spirit it self affects us with those pious ejaculations, which we can't well express.
James 5:16
confess then to one another the offences you have committed, and pray for one another, that you may be healed; the fervent prayer of a virtuous man has great influence.
1 Peter 3:12
for the eyes of the Lord are upon the virtuous, and his ears attend to their prayers, but the wicked he discountenances."