Bible verse
The LORD is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous.
Proverbs 15:29 · BSB
The verses around it, from Proverbs 15.
25 The LORD tears down the house of the proud, but He protects the boundaries of the widow.
26 The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the words of the pure are pleasant to Him.
27 He who is greedy for unjust gain brings trouble on his household, but he who hates bribes will live.
28 The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil.
29 The LORD is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous.
30 The light of the eyes cheers the heart, and good news nourishes the bones.
31 He who listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise.
32 He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.
33 The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, and humility comes before honor.
KJV
The LORD [is] far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
ASV
Jehovah is far from the wicked; But he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
ERV
The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
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