Proverbs 15:29
The Lord keeps his distance from the wicked, but he hears the prayers of the good.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
In Context
28Good people think how best to answer questions, but stupid people say all kinds of evil things.
30Bright eyes make you happy, and good news makes you feel good.
Cross References
Psalms 10:1Lord, why are you so distant? Why do you hide from me in times of trouble?
Psalms 34:15The Lord watches over those who do right, and he hears when they cry for help.
Psalms 66:18If I had focused my mind on evil, the Lord would not have listened to me.
Psalms 138:6Though the Lord is high above, he pays attention to the lowly; but he recognizes the proud a long way off.
Proverbs 15:8The Lord hates the sacrifices of the wicked, but he loves the prayers of the good.
Isaiah 59:2It's your guilt that has created a barrier between you and your God; your sins have hidden his face from you so he can't hear you.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 15:29
28 The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things. Here is, 1. A good man proved to be a wise man by this, that he governs his tongue well; he that does so the same is a perfect man, Jam. iii. 2 . It is part of the character of a righteous man that being convinced of the account he must give of his words, and of the good and bad influence of them upon others, he makes conscience of speaking truly (it is his heart that answers, that is, he speaks as he thinks, and… Read the whole commentary →