Parallel Verses
Darby Translation
Jehovah is far from the wicked; but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
New American Standard Bible
But He
King James Version
The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
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.
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 a righteous man studieth to answer; but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things. 29 Jehovah is far from the wicked; but he heareth the prayer of the righteous. 30 That which enlighteneth the eyes rejoiceth the heart; good tidings make the bones fat.
Phrases
Names
Cross References
Psalm 145:18-19
Jehovah is nigh unto all that call upon him, unto all that call upon him in truth.
Proverbs 15:8
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
Psalm 10:1
Why, Jehovah, standest thou afar off? Why hidest thou thyself in times of distress?
Psalm 18:41
They cried, and there was none to save; unto Jehovah, and he answered them not.
Psalm 34:15-17
The eyes of Jehovah are upon the righteous, and his ears are toward their cry;
Psalm 66:18-19
Had I regarded iniquity in my heart, the Lord would not hear.
Psalm 73:27
For behold, they that are far from thee shall perish; thou destroyest every one that goeth a whoring from thee.
Psalm 138:6
For Jehovah is high; but he looketh upon the lowly, and the proud he knoweth afar off.
Isaiah 55:8-9
For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith Jehovah.
Matthew 25:46
And these shall go away into eternal punishment, and the righteous into life eternal.
John 9:31
But we know that God does not hear sinners; but if any one be God-fearing and do his will, him he hears.
Romans 8:26-27
And in like manner the Spirit joins also its help to our weakness; for we do not know what we should pray for as is fitting, but the Spirit itself makes intercession with groanings which cannot be uttered.
Ephesians 2:12-13
that ye were at that time without Christ, aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world:
James 5:16-18
Confess therefore your offences to one another, and pray for one another, that ye may be healed. The fervent supplication of the righteous man has much power.
1 Peter 3:12
because the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears towards their supplications; but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil.