Devine Scripture

Proverbs 15:29

Proverbs chapter 15 · verse 29 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Jehovah is far from the wicked; But he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Jehovah is far from the wicked; But he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

Context

v.28The heart of the righteous studieth to answer; But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

v.29This passage

v.30The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart; Andgood tidings make the bones fat.

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.