Proverbs 15:29
What does Proverbs 15:29 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 15:29 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Jehovah is far from the wicked; But he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
KJV
King James Version · 1611The Lord is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Jehovah is far from the wicked; But he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The Lord is far from sinners, but his ear is open to the prayer of the upright.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Far <FI>is<Fi> Jehovah from the wicked, And the prayer of the righteous He heareth.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The Lord is far from the wicked: and he will hear the prayers of the just.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Jehovah is far from the wicked; but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Matthew 25:46
And these shall go away into eternal punishment: but the righteous into eternal life.
- Psalms 18:41
They cried, but there was none to save; Even unto Jehovah, but he answered them not.
- Isaiah 55:8
For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith Jehovah.
- Psalms 145:18
Jehovah is nigh unto all them that call upon him, To all that call upon him in truth.
- 1 Peter 3:12
For the eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, And his ears unto their supplication: But the face of the Lord is upon them that do evil.
- Psalms 138:6
For though Jehovah is high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly; But the haughty he knoweth from afar.
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